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.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Concussion Knowledge Score Pre- and Post-Educational Toolkit
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and up to 4 weeks post-intervention