Concussion Incidence with Gamegear Nodal Impact Attenuation Headgear: A Multistate Randomised Crossover Clinical Trial in Australian Collision Sports (Trial Not Registered)
Gamegear in Australian Collision Sports
This study is investigating whether a soft protective headgear may reduce concussion rates or severity in Australian amateur football and rugby players. Participants will play matches with and without the headgear following an alternating schedule, and some players will also wear a mouthguard that measures head impacts. The study will compare concussion outcomes and head impact data across the season.
Program & service
This trial is being run with the Brain service, and as part of the Neurology program.
Trial phase
Other
Trial participation type
This trial has been designed for the Clinical Research of a Device.
Principal investigator
Stuart McDonald
Key inclusion data
Male and female football or rugby player who has provided consent preseason. Aged 16 years and older. Does not already wear protective headgear prior to study participation. Has not had moderate to severe injuries to the brain within the last 6 months.
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