Kickstarting Well-Being: can soccer and counseling help teens thrive?

NCT ID NCT07339228

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP) that combines soccer with behavioral health sessions for teens aged 14-21. The goal is to improve mental health, well-being, and academic support. Researchers will compare the program to standard sports activities in a randomized trial with 480 participants. The study focuses on whether the program is feasible, acceptable, and shows short-term benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP) behavioral intervention

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a practical, community-based program to help teens feel better mentally and get more support at school.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on feasibility and short-term outcomes, so it may not show lasting benefits. Results may not apply to all youth or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Help-Seeking Behavior Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Soccer Without Borders - Bay Area

    Oakland, California, 94609, United States

  • Soccer Without Borders - Colorado

    Denver, Colorado, 80205, United States