For more information or to find out if you are eligible for the research project, please contact:
Taylor Platt, Recruitment Coordinator
Tel: 617-414-1193
Email: Diagnose@Bu.Edu
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.
Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale
13400 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale AZ 85259
United States
For more information or to find out if you are eligible for the research project, please contact:
Taylor Platt, Recruitment Coordinator
Tel: 617-414-1193
Email: Diagnose@Bu.Edu