Black Men’s Brain Health Study
The major goal of this study is to examine how early life social determinants of health, and repetitive head impacts from playing tackle football can impact brain health in Black males.
We are recruiting Black males age 50 and above who have played tackle football at any level and those who have never played football or any collision sport. Please select from the buttons below to register today!
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What is our purpose?
The main aim of this study is to examine how head injuries from tackle football and early-life social factors affect brain health, MRI scans, and blood markers in Black male former tackle football players and Black men who did not play football.
About the research project:
This research project includes both virtual and in-person participation components.
Virtual: Completing questionnaires about early life social conditions, sports history, mood, and general health.
In-person site visit (Boston University or Duke University): Completing cognitive and neurological exams, MRI, and blood samples.
Your contribution will help us uncover vital insights into brain health.
How to get involved:
If you are a Black male above the age of 50 who has played football at any level OR has never played football or any collision sports, you may be eligible to participate! Please select from the buttons below to get involved in our study today and improve our collective understanding of our brain health.
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Questions or comments? Contact us:
rwturnerlab@gwu.edu
(202) 994-1728