Concussion and long-term cognitive function among rugby players-The BRAIN Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The BRAIN Study was established to assess the associations between self-reported concussions and cognitive function among retired rugby players.

Methods

Former elite-level male rugby union players (50+ years) in England were recruited. Exposure to rugby-related concussion was collected using the BRAIN-Q tool. The primary outcome measure was the Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (PACC). Linear regressions were conducted for the association between concussion and PACC score, adjusting for confounders.

Results

A total of 146 participants were recruited. The mean (standard deviation) length of playing career was 15.8 (5.4) years. A total of 79.5% reported rugby-related concussion(s). No association was found between concussion and PACC (β -0.03 [95% conf

SUBMITTER: Gallo V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9298292 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature