New tool aims to take the guesswork out of Post-Concussion sports decisions

NCT ID NCT04777864

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a decision aid designed to help adolescents, parents, and clinicians make shared decisions about returning to contact sports after a concussion. Researchers enrolled 110 participants, including teens aged 11-17, their parents, and healthcare providers. The tool was given before clinic visits to support communication and reduce regret about the final decision.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Decision Aid (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If effective, this tool could help families and doctors make clearer, more confident decisions about when it's safe for teens to return to sports after a concussion.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study testing a new tool, not a treatment. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all concussion cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONCUSSION, BRAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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