Ecological Test Standardization for Concussion Assessment in Football Players
Run by Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape · NCT07431320 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests an ecological, real-world cognitive assessment battery to see if it reliably detects concussions in professional and youth football players.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ploemeur) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2028 |
| Study ends | April 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07431320 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are male professional football players from French clubs and male or older youth players (16+) in affiliated training centers who understand French and can consent or assent with guardian consent for minors.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not show measurable changes on the ecological tests may not experience direct benefits beyond contributing to standardization.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study uses Ecological Dual-Task Cognitive Assessment and a Visuospatial Working Memory Ecological Test to standardize concussion-related cognitive checks in football players. It involves male professional players and youth players in France, focusing on real-world tasks that mirror game situations. The goal is to determine reliability and practicality of these ecological tests for concussion assessment in athletic settings. The design emphasizes standardization and applicability in club environments, with safety and informed consent central to participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tests could provide reliable, on-field–friendly tools to identify concussions and guide return-to-play decisions.
How similar studies have gone: Evidence from related cognitive and ecological assessment work supports the potential for reliable behavior-based concussion measures, though this exact ecological approach is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Professional football players: * Male professional football players from French clubs * Aged 18 years and older * Provided written informed consent to participate * Adequate understanding of written and spoken French Youth football players from training centers: * Registered in a training center affiliated with a French football club * Aged 16 years and older * Provided written assent to participate, with parental or legal guardian consent for minors * Adequate understanding of written and spoken French Exclusion Criteria: All players: * History of concussion in the past 6 months (for inclusion, a statement from the club physician confirming no concussion in the past 6 months will be requested) * Physically unfit (if applicable, a medical certificate from the club physician will be required, e.g., incapacitating musculoskeletal injury)
Where it's running
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Centre de Kerpape
Ploemeur, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anne-Sophie DOUGUET, Neuropsychologist
- Email: anne-sophie.douguet@vyv3.fr
- Phone: +33 2 97 82 60 67
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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.