This study is enrolling participants who meet the following criteria:
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative brain disease associated with repetitive hits to the head, such as those experiences in football and other contact sports. Currently, CTE can only be diagnosed after death. The major goal of this research project is to develop methods of diagnosing CTE during life, so interventions can be developed to help those diagnosed with the disease.
Goals of the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project:
The ultimate goal is to be able to prevent and treat CTE and other long term consequences of repetitive head impacts in athletes, military personnel, and others.
A three day visit to one of the four study sites for:
All travel expenses are covered. In addition, participants may receive compensation.