Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 4 and up

HeadPulse for detecting concussion and tracking recovery

Official title: Detection of Concussion and Recovery Study

Run by MindRhythm, Inc. · NCT07190963 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test whether the HeadPulse device can detect concussion and track recovery in people age 4 and up who have had a mild traumatic brain injury, with a focus on athletes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages4 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorMindRhythm, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Cupertino, California and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 28, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 28, 2027
Study endsMarch 30, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT07190963 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are people age 4 and older who have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have a concussion or mTBI, especially athletes or those with recent sport-related head injuries, who can attend visits at the Cupertino site.

Probably not a fit

People with open wounds on the head, pregnant women, children under age 4, or individuals without a suspected concussion are unlikely to receive benefit from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational protocol will collect HeadPulse digital biometric recordings from individuals aged 4 and older who have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have a concussion, focusing on sports teams where concussion risk is higher. Participants will have serial HeadPulse measurements over the course of recovery to capture acute changes and persistent signals without introducing any investigational treatments. The aim is to validate prior HeadPulse findings in professional athletes and determine whether the device can identify brains that remain concussed even when symptoms have resolved. Results are intended to support development of a device to guide safer return-to-play or return-to-activity decisions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, HeadPulse could offer an objective, noninvasive digital biometric to help decide when it is safe to return to play or normal activities after a concussion.

How similar studies have gone: Earlier HeadPulse data collected in professional athletes showed promising signals, but broader validation in youth and nonprofessional athletes remains limited.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: An individual who has been diagnosed with or suspected to have a concussion or mTBI.

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Exclusion Criteria: open wounds on the head. Pregnant women due to unexpected risks. Subjects under the age of 4.

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Where it's running

  • MindRhythm Incorporated
    Cupertino, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • MindRhythm Incorporated
    Cupertino, California, United States
    Enrolling by invitation

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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