Overview
This research is being done to investigate the dietary supplement, Synaquell (TM), for effects on brain function in youth contact sport athletes.
Description
This randomized clinical trial will compare a brain health supplement (Synaquell) with placebo in both male and female ice hockey players over the course of an entire season. The repeated measure design will compare pre- and post-season objective brain health parameters, including quantitated EEG (Neurocatch), blood & saliva biomarkers, impact monitoring mouthguard, and a rapid number naming test (King Devick).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Fluent English Speakers
- Medically cleared to play contact sport
Exclusion Criteria:
- An allergy to the ingredients of Synaquell™ or the placebo (ingredients listed on page
- Clinically documented hearing issues,
- In-ear hearing aid or cochlear implant
- Implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
- Metal or plastic implants in skull
- Lack of verbal fluency in the English language
- History of seizures
- Allergy to rubbing alcohol or EEG gel
- Pregnancy