Diffusion tensor analysis of white matter tracts is prognostic of persisting post-concussion symptoms in collegiate athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

After a concussion diagnosis, the most important issue for patients and loved ones is how long it will take them to recover. The main objective of this study is to develop a prognostic model of concussion recovery. This model would benefit many patients worldwide, allowing for early treatment intervention.

Methods

The Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) consortium study enrolled collegiate athletes from 30 sites (NCAA athletic departments and US Department of Defense service academies), 4 of which participated in the Advanced Research Core, which included diffusion-weighted MRI (dMRI) data collection. We analyzed the dMRI data of 51 injuries of concussed athletes scanned within 48 h of injury. All athletes were cleared to return-to-

SUBMITTER: Berto G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347060 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature