Cerebral Cortical Surface Structure and Neural Activation Pattern Among Adolescent Football Players.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Recurring exposure to head impacts in American football has garnered public and scientific attention, yet neurobiological associations in adolescent football players remain unclear.

Objective

To examine cortical structure and neurophysiological characteristics in adolescent football players.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study included adolescent football players and control athletes (swimming, cross country, and tennis) from 5 high school athletic programs, who were matched with age, sex (male), and school. Neuroimaging assessments were conducted May to July of the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Data were analyzed from February to November 2023.

Exposure

Playing tackle football or noncontact sports.

Main outcomes and measures

Structur

SUBMITTER: Zuidema TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835513 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature