Brain training for 9-Year-Old footballers: game changer or hype?
NCT ID NCT07479368
First seen Mar 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special training program that teaches critical thinking can help under-9 football players make better and faster decisions on the field. Thirteen young players will either follow their usual training or take part in 12 sessions of the thinking program. Their decision-making speed and accuracy will be measured before and after using a football-specific test.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking (TPCT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to boost young athletes' decision-making and reaction time during games.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 13 participants. Results may not apply to other age groups or skill levels, and the intervention may not show clear benefits.
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