Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorPennington Biomedical Research Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 27, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT06213350 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

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.