COmmunities Aligned to Reduce Concussion and Head Impact Exposure

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Oct 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "COmmunities Aligned to Reduce Concussion and Head Impact Exposure" (COACH) is focused on making youth football safer by reducing head impacts that can harm brain health. Researchers are working with local community groups to develop a safety program that educates youth football coaches on safe practice techniques and encourages them to prioritize player safety. The goal of this trial is to see how well these coaches adopt the COACH program and whether it effectively reduces the number of head impacts and concussions among young athletes.

To participate in this trial, athletes aged between 4 and 18 years who do not have braces or dental appliances that may interfere with the mouthpiece device can enroll. Participants will help test the COACH program in real football settings, and their experiences will be monitored to see how well the program is being implemented and its impact on safety. This is an important step in promoting the health and well-being of young football players and preventing injuries that could affect them long-term.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants without braces
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Athletes will be excluded from participation if they currently have braces or plan to have braces during the football season, or have dental appliances that may impede the fit of the mouthpiece device (e.g., Herbst Appliance).