Assessing the needs of collegiate athletes
Official title: Athlete Needs Assessment & Focus Groups
Run by Pennington Biomedical Research Center · NCT06213350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out what physical and mental health support college athletes need during and after their sports careers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pennington Biomedical Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06213350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are current and former collegiate athletes over the age of 18 who are within two years of leaving sport or within five years after leaving sport.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under the age of 18 or not within the specified time frame of leaving sport will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the physical and mental health needs of collegiate athletes, focusing on their support requirements during and after their sports careers. It employs an online anonymous survey to gather quantitative data from 200 athletes and conducts qualitative focus groups with 50 athletes who are nearing retirement or have recently retired. The goal is to identify the specific support needed for athletes as they transition out of sport. By understanding these needs, the study aims to inform better support systems for athletes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support systems for collegiate athletes during their transition out of sports.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies focusing on athlete support, this specific approach of combining quantitative surveys with qualitative focus groups is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current and previous collegiate athletes over the age of 18 and within two years before leaving sport or within five years after leaving sport. Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes under the age of 18 and not within two years before or five years after leaving sport will be excluded.
Where it's running
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nicole Wesley
- Email: nicole.wesley@pbrc.edu
- Phone: 2257632721
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.