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Enrolling by invitation Observational

Harmonization and Implementation of Sports-related Concussion Guidelines in European Football for Youth - the Erasmus + Project

NCT07128706 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2024-01-01
Last updated
2025-08-19

Condition(s) studied

Sports-related Concussion

Study summary

This study addresses the evident gap in SRC awareness and reporting, especially at the grassroots level, by harmonizing concussion management practices across Europe and observing its impact on stakeholders' (coaches, parents, players, referees) knowledge and practices.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
—
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: Clubs: Youth football clubs in the four countries will be invited to participate. Clubs must have: * The ability to implement new concussion protocols with support from the project team. This will include basic resources such as access to digital platforms (e.g., internet connectivity, devices to access training materials). * A willingness to engage with and integrate educational materials into their regular operations. Federations will support clubs in understanding these expectations before participation. Stakeholders: Key stakeholder groups involved in youth football will be included: * Coaches of youth teams, regardless of prior experience in concussion management. * Players actively participating in youth football (targeting diverse age groups and genders). * Parents of youth players to ensure comprehensive inclusion of perspectives. * Referees involved in officiating youth football matches. * Medical personnel, including team doctors and physiotherapists. Exclusion Criteria: * Clubs that lack the basic resources or logistical capacity to access digital learning platforms or implement concussion protocols (as determined by federations). * Stakeholders who are unwilling to participate or unable to provide informed consent (or, for minors, parental/guardian consent).

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Change in Concussion Knowledge Score Pre- and Post-Educational Toolkit — Baseline (pre-intervention) and up to 4 weeks post-intervention
    Concussion knowledge will be assessed using a structured multiple-choice questionnaire developed for this study, based on international concussion education guidelines. The same test will be administered immediately before the educational intervention (toolkit) and within 4 weeks after completion. Each correct answer is scored as 1 point. The total score ranges from 0 to 25. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Acibadem University Istanbul Istanbul
Official registry record

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