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Brain training on the pitch: study tests if critical thinking boosts football skills in 9-Year-Olds

NCT ID NCT07479368

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Édison Andrés Pérez Bedoya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a special training program that teaches critical thinking through football drills can help under-9 players make quicker and smarter decisions during games. Thirteen boys will either take the new program or stick with regular training. Their decision-making speed and accuracy will be measured before and after using a football-specific test.

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Active substance
Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking (TPCT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that teaching critical thinking through games helps young athletes make faster, smarter decisions on the field.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 13 participants. Results may not apply to other ages, genders, or sports. The test used is new and not widely validated.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

25 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 9 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male academy football players registered in the under-9 category. * Regular participation in academy football training. * Free from injury at baseline and able to fully participate in training and testing. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. * Age-appropriate assent provided by the child participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Any injury or medical condition limiting full participation at baseline. * Injury sustained during the study that prevents continued full participation. * Absence from more than 25% of intervention sessions. * Inability to complete baseline assessment. * Inability to complete post-intervention assessment.

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Decision making Football players

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  • Tecnológico de Antioquia

    Medellín, Colombia

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