Improving concussion safety through team huddles.
Evaluating Huddles as a Novel Approach to Improving Concussion Safety
This study is looking at how quick team huddles before games can help young athletes feel more comfortable talking about concussion symptoms and injuries, making it safer for them to play sports.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11131867 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to enhance concussion safety for youth athletes by implementing brief team huddles before games. During these huddles, coaches remind players about concussion symptoms and the importance of reporting any injuries. This method aims to create a supportive environment that encourages open communication about health and safety. By focusing on group dynamics rather than just individual knowledge, the research seeks to improve the reporting rates of concussions among young athletes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include youth athletes aged 0-11 and 21+ who participate in sports and may be at risk for concussions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not participate in sports or are not involved in youth athletic programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant increase in concussion reporting among youth athletes, reducing the risk of further injury and promoting quicker recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that group-based interventions can effectively change behavior, suggesting that this novel approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kroshus, Emily Grace — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kroshus, Emily Grace
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.