Pre-Game huddles aim to tackle concussion underreporting in Kids' soccer

NCT ID NCT06864611

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether a short, structured team huddle before each soccer game can improve how often young athletes report possible concussions. Researchers will include 2,000 children aged 9-13 and their coaches. The goal is to see if this simple, repeatable conversation can make the sport safer.

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What this could mean

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Active substance

Pre-Game Safety Huddles (a brief team meeting before each game to encourage reporting concussion symptoms)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce concussion risks in youth sports by encouraging athletes to speak up about symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention, not a medical treatment. Results depend on coaches and athletes following through, and the study is still recruiting, so outcomes are uncertain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion brain injury traumatic brain injury

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