Research
The physicians and research staff of Michigan NeuroSport are interested in a wide variety of research areas, including:
- Concussion prevalence and prevention
- Gender differences in concussion prevalence and severity
- Diagnosis and treatment rates of obstructive sleep apnea
- Prevalence and treatment of migraine headaches
- Medical therapies for migraine headache and athletic performance
- Anti-seizure medications and athletic performance
Use of a clinical test of reaction time in sport concussion
NeuroSport researchers are currently conducting a study designed to investigate the role of a clinical reaction time assessment tool in the diagnosis and management of sport concussion. Computerized reaction time tests have shown that concussion prolongs an athlete’s reaction time. For this reason, reaction time represents a useful measurement in the evaluation of concussed athletes. To increase the availability of reaction time measurement beyond the currently available computer-based tools, the study team has developed a new clinical test of reaction time and is currently studying its application in local high school and college-level athletes. The ultimate goal of this work is to improve the sports medicine clinician’s ability to evaluate concussed athletes and promote safer return to sport practices.
Prevalence of Migraine in Competitive Athletes
NeuroSport recently received funding from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Genetics Interdepartmental Concentration (PHGIC) to investigate the prevalence of migraine headache in competitive athletes. The study will include an email survey offered to all University of Michigan students that is designed to estimate the migraine headache prevalence of the student body in general, as well as competitive athletes specifically.
Please contact our office at 734-936-9055 for more information and enrollment availability.
