A helmet designed to prevent brain injuries in youth sports
A youth-specific helmet for preventing traumatic brain injury
This study is working on a special helmet for kids that uses a cool new technology to help protect them from concussions and other brain injuries while playing sports like football and hockey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Savior Brain INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Vienna, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10603031 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a youth-specific helmet that incorporates a unique hydraulic shock absorber technology called SoftShox. By using liquid momentum transfer, the helmet aims to significantly reduce the forces experienced during impacts, which are common in youth sports like football and hockey. The project involves optimizing this technology for various helmet models and preparing it for commercial production. The goal is to provide better protection against concussions and other brain injuries for young athletes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young athletes participating in contact sports who are at risk of sustaining concussions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not participate in contact sports or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant decrease in the incidence of brain injuries among youth athletes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing protective equipment for brain injuries, but this specific hydraulic technology is novel and untested in the market.
Where this research is happening
Vienna, UNITED STATES
- Savior Brain INC. — Vienna, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Avery, Gordon — Savior Brain INC.
- Study coordinator: Avery, Gordon
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.