The Effectiveness of a Coach-Focused Intervention on Preventing Knee Injuries in Amateur Football Players
Launched by MARIUS HENRIKSEN · Feb 20, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying whether a special program for coaches can help prevent serious knee injuries in amateur football players, both youth and seniors. The main question researchers want to answer is whether this coach-focused approach can reduce the number of sudden knee injuries during games and practices. Coaches will either receive weekly training and motivation on how to prevent injuries or continue with their regular football practice for 14 weeks. All participants, regardless of the group they are in, will receive weekly text messages to report any knee injuries that occur over 18 weeks.
To participate, you need to be a coach or manager of a Danish amateur football team, either for players under 14 years old or adult teams, and be at least 18 years old. You should also have access to a mobile phone and a computer. However, if you have limited Danish language skills, or if you’re affiliated with certain teams that require a licensed physical trainer, you may not be eligible. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to help make football safer for everyone by focusing on injury prevention.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Coach or manager at Danish amateur football teams at levels from under 14 (U14) years to senior teams.
- • 2. Minimum 18 years of age.
- • 3. Access to a mobile phone and computer.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Limited Danish language skills, which prevents full understanding of the provided material and questionnaires.
- • 2. Affiliation to teams playing under a license ranking by the Danish Football Association where training by a physical trainer is required according to the license criteria of the Danish Football Association).
- • 3. Affiliation solely with old boys'/girls' teams (where the players have to be aged 32 and 29 , respectively, in the current season ).
About Marius Henriksen
Marius Henriksen is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor focused on advancing medical research and innovation. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, the organization collaborates with leading healthcare professionals and institutions to design, implement, and oversee clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Marius Henriksen prioritizes ethical standards and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all studies are conducted with the highest level of integrity and respect for participant welfare. By leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and rigorous scientific protocols, the organization aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and foster the development of new treatment options.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Frederiksberg, , Denmark
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Elisabeth Bandak, PhD
Study Chair
The Parker Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported