New program aims to tackle youth football concussions by training coaches

NCT ID NCT06624202

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called COACH that trains youth football coaches on safer practice planning to reduce head impacts and concussions. Researchers will track head impacts and cognitive changes in 880 players over a season. The goal is to see if the program is both practical for teams to adopt and effective at protecting brain health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Coach training program (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could become a standard way to reduce head injuries in youth football, protecting young athletes' brain health.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively early study focused on implementation and effectiveness. Results may vary by team, and the program may not reduce concussions as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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