Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Imaging Study of Professional American Football Players
NCT ID: NCT01515839
Last Updated: 2012-01-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
100 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-05-31
2010-06-30
Brief Summary
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The investigators secondary objective is to acquire additional data on these players such that investigators may establish causative factors and risks associated with said TBI.
The investigators tertiary objective is to acquire data on subjects using various mental health metrics in order to determine the effects of TBI.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Supplement intervention
Dietary Supplement: Multivitamin, Omega 3 Supplement, Brain and Memory Formula
Multivitamin Supplement intervention
We recommend the following protocol:
1. 2 tablets of a high quality multivitamin BID
2. 2 capsules of omega 3 fish oil BID for a total of 3 grams daily
3. 3 capsules of a brain and memory formula BID which contains Acetyl-L-Carnitine (HCL) 1000 mg, Ginkgo Biloba Extract 120 mg, Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) 300 mg, Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata)150 mcg, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) 600mg, Phosphatidyl Serine (soy) 100 mg, Vinpocetine 15mg
4. Weight loss
Interventions
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Multivitamin Supplement intervention
We recommend the following protocol:
1. 2 tablets of a high quality multivitamin BID
2. 2 capsules of omega 3 fish oil BID for a total of 3 grams daily
3. 3 capsules of a brain and memory formula BID which contains Acetyl-L-Carnitine (HCL) 1000 mg, Ginkgo Biloba Extract 120 mg, Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) 300 mg, Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata)150 mcg, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) 600mg, Phosphatidyl Serine (soy) 100 mg, Vinpocetine 15mg
4. Weight loss
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Each subject must have been on an active NFL roster for a minimum of one year
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Amen Clinics, Inc.
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Daniel G Amen, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Amen Clinics, Inc.
Locations
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Amen Clinics, Inc.
Newport Beach, California, United States
Countries
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References
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Amen DG, Newberg A, Thatcher R, Jin Y, Wu J, Keator D, Willeumier K. Impact of playing American professional football on long-term brain function. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2011 Winter;23(1):98-106. doi: 10.1176/jnp.23.1.jnp98.
Amen DG, Wu JC, Taylor D, Willeumier K. Reversing brain damage in former NFL players: implications for traumatic brain injury and substance abuse rehabilitation. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2011 Jan-Mar;43(1):1-5. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2011.566489.
Other Identifiers
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ISCAN 001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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