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New program aims to speed concussion recovery in children

NCT ID NCT04576715

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a program called TEaM to improve how doctors and schools support children after a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). The program included training for doctors and tools to help them communicate with schools and families. Researchers enrolled 101 children and measured their symptoms, quality of life, and return to normal activities. The goal was to see if this coordinated approach leads to better recovery outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
TEaM Intervention (behavioral: provider training and care coordination)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how doctors and schools work together to help children recover from mild concussions more smoothly.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not apply to all settings or children, and the program may not be widely adopted.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

101 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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PROVIDER INCLUSION CRITERIA * Actively practicing physician or APP in the CHOA System * Primary practice in either ED, UC, and/or PCP PROVIDER EXCLUSION CRITERIA * Inability or unwillingness to provide written/electronic informed consent * Unable to fulfill study training / education requirements CHILD INCLUSION CRITERIA - RETROSPECTIVE * School age (5-18 yoa) * Evaluated in ED / UC / PCP within 72 hours of injury * Discharged home from ED / UC / PCP (e.g., not admitted to hospital) CHILD EXCLUSION CRITERIA - RETROSPECTIVE * Non-English speaking * Known severe developmental delay or known severe psychiatric history * Known prior severe brain injury * Known mTBI within past 3 months * First mTBI visit outside of CHOA network CHILD INCLUSION CRITERIA - PROSPECTIVE * Meets above inclusion for retrospective portion plus: * mTBI likely present as defined by: * Positive diagnosis by clinician or mTBI OR * Positive triage screen plus positive symptom checklist CHILD EXCLUSION CRITERIA - PROSPECTIVE * Does not meet above exclusion for retrospective portion plus: * Requests to Opt-Out via e-mail or first phone contact * Inability or unwillingness to provide verbal informed telephone consent/assent

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion brain injury traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Mild traumatic brain injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) - Egleston Emergency Department

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Forsyth, Northpoint and Town Center Urgent Care Centers

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Primary Care Offices

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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