A blood biomarker and clinical correlation cohort study protocol to diagnose sports-related concussion and monitor recovery in elite rugby.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In professional rugby, sports-related concussion (SRC) remains the most frequent time loss injury. Therefore, accurately diagnosing SRC and monitoring player recovery, through a multi-modal assessment process, is critical to SRC management. In this protocol study, we aim to assess SRC over multiple time points post-injury to determine the value of multi-modal assessments to monitor player recovery. This is of significance to minimise premature return-to-play and, ultimately, to reduce the long-term effects associated with SRC. The study will also establish the logistics of implementing such a study in a professional setting to monitor a player's SRC recovery.

Methods and analysis

All players from the participating professional rugby club within the Irish Rugby F

SUBMITTER: Kearns J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8323462 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature