Enhancing Prevention of Injuries in Community Youth and Adult Amateur Football Players

Launched by LINKOEPING UNIVERSITY · Dec 20, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to improve injury prevention strategies for amateur football players, both youth and adults. The main focus is on a program called Knee Control+, which is designed to help players prevent injuries. The study will compare two groups of football teams: one group will receive extra support to help them use Knee Control+ effectively, while the other group will have standard access to the program materials without additional help. Researchers want to see if the extra support makes a difference in how well teams use the program and how effective it is in preventing injuries.

To participate in this trial, teams must include male and female players aged 10 and older who practice at least twice a week during the season. All eligible players can join, regardless of whether they are currently injured. Throughout the season, coaches and players will provide feedback on their experiences with the program, and the study will track how many injuries occur. This information will help researchers understand how to better support teams in using the Knee Control+ program and improve overall player safety on the field.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male and female, youth and adult amateur football teams
• • Teams participating in series for players 10 years or older
• • Teams with scheduled training at least twice per week during the season
• • All eligible players in the team are invited to participate, regardless of whether they have an injury or not at study start
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Players with long-term injuries not planning to take part in match play in the 2025 season