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NCT Number: NCT05442879

Knowledge Translation Intervention for ACL Injury Prevention Program in Youth Soccer

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee are common in youth soccer players, and show an even higher prevalence in female soccer players. Clinical practice guidelines recommend ACL injury prevention programs (ACL-IPP) to reduce injury risk, yet implementation in amateur youth soccer is low, reducing actual real-world effectiveness. This trial is a pragmatic effectiveness trial for ACL injury prevention for amateur youth soccer players, using a knowledge translation intervention with the Knowledge-to-Action Framework.

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Key information

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Lower Extremity Problem Wounds and Injuries

Age range

14 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, Michigan, 48502, United States

About this study

ACL injury prevention programs (ACL-IPP) are exercise programs recommended by clinical practice guidelines that have been shown to reduce the risk of an ACL injury. However, implementation of these programs is low, which reduces the real-world effectiveness of these programs. This project will assess a knowledge translation intervention with youth soccer programs for implementation of ACL-IPPs utilizing the Knowledge-to-Action Framework. The main educational intervention will be a knowledge translation (KT) intervention between the researchers, and coaches/players of youth soccer programs within the state of Michigan. Specifics of the knowledge translation intervention will or may include focus groups, surveys, in-person training, video handouts, and paper handouts. This will be compared to coaches/teams that are offered a handout that describes an evidence-based ACL-IPP.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Amateur youth soccer organizations within southern Michigan.

Exclusion criteria

  • Players above the age of 19 or below the age of 14
  • Teams that have dedicated medical staffing

Treatment and study plan

Knowledge Translation Intervention

Behavioral

The KT intervention utilizes the communications between the teams and the researchers to promote implementation of the ACL-IPPs. The meetings will provide opportunities for mutually beneficial learning from the researchers, and feedback from the coaches on how to best implement strategies through local barriers in order to facilitate necessary changes to promote ACL-IPP usage while adhering to clinical practice guideline recommendations.

Educational Handout

Behavioral

Educational handout describing a commonly cited ACL-IPP.

Primary outcomes

  1. Uptake of ACL-IPP

    Time frame: up to 2 years

    Reported frequency of implementation of ACL-IPP

  2. Number of ACL injuries

    Time frame: up to 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in 5-10-5 test time

    Time frame: 2-4 months

    Average change in 5-10-5 (Pro Agility) test time

  2. Change in horizontal jump distance

    Time frame: 2-4 months

    Average change in forward jumping distance

  3. Change in 10 meter forward run time

    Time frame: 2-4 months

    Average change in time spent running 10 meters

  4. Number of time-loss lower extremity injuries

    Time frame: up to 2 years

    Number of reported injuries to the foot, ankle, knee, and hip which cause a player to miss time with team

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Collaborators

  • Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of a Knowledge Translation Intervention With an ACL Prevention Program on Implementation, Injury Rates, and Performance in Youth Soccer Players

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 5, 2022
Registry last updated
Oct 15, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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