Study finds NCAA concussion cognitive test ineffective, correctly identifying concussion only half the time.

A study finds that a cognitive test used by the NCAA to assess concussion in college athletes may be ineffective, as it correctly identifies concussion only half the time. The test, one of three used to diagnose concussion, measures an athlete's cognitive skills. Researchers found no difference in test scores between injured and non-injured athletes, suggesting that symptoms alone must be used to diagnose concussion, despite some players attempting to hide symptoms.

June 11, 2024
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