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Pre-Game huddle could be a Game-Changer for concussion safety in youth soccer

NCT ID NCT06864611

Prevention Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a simple pre-game safety huddle—where coaches, referees, and players briefly talk about the importance of reporting concussion symptoms—can improve concussion reporting in youth soccer. Researchers will enroll 2,000 children aged 9-13 and their coaches across multiple leagues. Half the teams will use the huddle before every game; the other half will not. The goal is to see if this low-cost, repeatable routine leads to more suspected concussions being identified and reported.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pre-Game Safety Huddles (a behavioral intervention where athletes, coaches, and officials gather before each game to affirm the importance of reporting concussion symptoms)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple pre-game routine could become a low-cost way to reduce concussion underreporting and improve safety in youth sports.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study with no direct medical treatment. Results depend on consistent participation and may not generalize beyond youth soccer or English-speaking teams.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 2,000 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between the ages of 9 and 13 on eligible teams in participating leagues. * Soccer coaches of children between the ages of 9 and 13 on eligible teams in participating leagues. * Read and write English Exclusion Criteria: * Cannot read and write English

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion brain injury traumatic brain injury

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Mild traumatic brain injury

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