C3 Logix: The All-in-One iPad App Challenging ImPACT's Dominance

C3 Logix, developed at the Cleveland Clinic and used across multiple professional sports organizations, offers a multi-domain baseline assessment on a single iPad platform. It combines cognitive testing (reaction time, memory, visual tracking), balance assessment using the iPad’s built-in accelerometer, symptom tracking, and clinical evaluation tools in one integrated workflow.

The case for an all-in-one platform

For athletic trainers who want a comprehensive, multimodal baseline without managing multiple separate platforms — one for cognition, another for balance, a paper form for symptoms, and a separate protocol for VOMS — C3 Logix offers a streamlined alternative. The balance assessment component uses the iPad’s motion sensors while the athlete holds the device against their chest during standard BESS stances, providing objective sway measurement without additional hardware.

How it compares to ImPACT

When comparing C3 Logix to ImPACT, several differences emerge. ImPACT has the larger evidence base with over 1,000 published studies and broader market adoption. C3 Logix offers broader domain coverage in a single platform. ImPACT has more granular validity indicators for detecting low effort. C3 Logix provides integrated balance data that ImPACT doesn’t capture. Both are FDA-cleared devices.

The evidence base

Research published by Cleveland Clinic investigators has validated C3 Logix’s cognitive and balance components against established reference standards. The platform has been adopted by several professional sports teams, NCAA programs, and military installations.

Our approach

At Headquarters, we evaluate all available platforms to determine the best fit for each organization we work with. The right tool depends on your clinical needs, budget, existing infrastructure, and the populations you serve. Contact us for a consultation on platform selection.

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