New app aims to keep kids safe after concussion

NCT ID NCT05471791

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app called Back2Play to help youth recover from concussion. The app provides step-by-step guidance for returning to school and physical activity. Researchers measured whether the app reduced re-injury and symptoms in 181 participants. The goal was to make recovery safer and faster.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster Children's Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada

  • Montreal Children's Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 1X3, Canada

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