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Football concussion test gets a Real-World upgrade

NCT ID NCT07431320

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test a new way to assess concussion in football players by having them perform cognitive and motor tasks right on the field, like counting whistles while dribbling. Researchers aim to standardize these 'ecological' tests so they can be used as a baseline before the season starts. The goal is to improve return-to-play decisions and reduce the risk of players coming back too early after a concussion.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate, real-world test for concussion in football players, helping coaches and doctors decide when it is safe to return to play.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage standardization study with no treatment being tested. The new test may not prove more effective than current methods, and results may not apply to all levels of play.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Professional football players: * Male professional football players from French clubs * Aged 18 years and older * Provided written informed consent to participate * Adequate understanding of written and spoken French Youth football players from training centers: * Registered in a training center affiliated with a French football club * Aged 16 years and older * Provided written assent to participate, with parental or legal guardian consent for minors * Adequate understanding of written and spoken French Exclusion Criteria: All players: * History of concussion in the past 6 months (for inclusion, a statement from the club physician confirming no concussion in the past 6 months will be requested) * Physically unfit (if applicable, a medical certificate from the club physician will be required, e.g., incapacitating musculoskeletal injury)

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Kerpape

    RECRUITING

    Ploemeur, 56270, France

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