Collaborative data modeling for the largest concussion study ever conducted—built to scale, built to last.
The NCAA–DoD Grand Alliance and the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium partnered with QuesGen to support complex longitudinal data collection and research platform needs.
From the study team“It became very clear, very quickly, that we needed to reach out to someone [to manage the large volume of data] before we could even start the project.”— Dr. Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC
CARE faced complex longitudinal data collection across multiple collection sites, with hundreds of mapped data points and a long-term goal of studying impact across thousands of participants.
“We were always building and refining with QuesGen.”— Dr. Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC
CARE progressed through phases, growing the dataset and expanding the time horizon—requiring a platform that supports evolution without losing coherence.
CARE 1.0 ended with approximately 37,000 participants, characterizing the natural history and neurobiology of concussion.
Characterizes intermediate-term cumulative effects of concussion and/or repetitive head impact exposure during a cadet or student-athlete career—examining changes in cognition, psychological health, and life function at the end of the collegiate career.
Aims to characterize long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head impact exposure by studying prior CARE participants up to 10 years after graduation.
“This science has informed better approaches to concussion management... it’s reduced, for instance, the incidents of repeat concussion.”— Dr. Michael McCrea, PhD, ABPP
With over 53,000 participants, more than 130 million data points, and 5,000+ recorded concussions, CARE’s findings have been used to inform policy and improve concussion management approaches.
The initiative is led by a world-class team of scientists, researchers, and clinicians.
“The huge accomplishment is generating this database. Now, we can really dig in.”— Dr. Thomas W. McAllister, M.D.
Whether you’re running a multi-site study, building a population health program, or enabling person-centered care, QuesGen delivers planning, tracking, and outcomes measurement on one coherent platform.