CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of a Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking on Football-Specific Decision-Making in Under-9 Academy Players

Colombia25 participantsStarted 2026-04-14

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates whether embedding a Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking (TPCT) within routine academy football training improves football-specific decision-making and execution speed in under-9 male players. Participants will complete either TPCT-integrated training or standard academy training, and performance will be assessed before and after the intervention using the Stroop Task Football Test (STFT).

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 9 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male academy football players registered in the under-9 category. * Regular participation in academy football training. * Free from injury at baseline and able to fully participate in training and testing. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. * Age-appropriate assent provided by the child participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Any injury or medical condition limiting full participation at baseline. * Injury sustained during the study that prevents continued full participation. * Absence from more than 25% of intervention sessions. * Inability to complete baseline assessment. * Inability to complete post-intervention assessment.

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Stroop Task Football Test Total Index (TI)

Timeframe: Baseline (before the first intervention session) and 48 to 72 hours after the participant's final intervention session (approximately 3 weeks after baseline).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07479368

SponsorFederal University of Vicosa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-12

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