JOURNAL ARTICLE

A-46 MMA Athletes Demonstrate Different Brain Vital Sign Profiles Compared to Matched Controls at "Baseline".

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2023, v. 38, n. 5. P. 848 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Munce, T A; Fickling, S D; Poel, D N; D'Arcy, R C N 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on comparing objective brain vital sign metrics derived from event-related potentials (ERPs) between mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes and matched control participants. Using EEG scans, researchers analyzed auditory sensation (N100), basic attention (P300), and cognitive processing (N400) components during a 6-minute auditory stimulus, focusing on baseline measurements taken well after any recent fights or concussions. Significant differences were found in the P300 and N400 ERPs, with a notable reduction in N400 amplitude among MMA athletes compared to controls. These findings suggest that repetitive head impacts in MMA may be linked to subtle, subconcussive changes in brain function.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2023/08, Vol. 38, Issue 5, p848
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad042.46
  • Accession Number:166742798
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