Can a smartphone app help kids heal from concussions faster?
NCT ID NCT05471791
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called Back2Play that guides youth through step-by-step return to school and physical activity after a concussion. Researchers wanted to see if using the app reduces symptoms, speeds up recovery, and lowers the chance of getting another concussion. The study involved 181 children and teens who had a concussion within the past 4 weeks.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McMaster Children's Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, H3Z 1X3, Canada
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