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Mental HealthMMotPNCT07339228

Meet Me on the Pitch: Developing and Testing a Community-Based Sports and Behavioral Health Intervention for Youth

A study testing Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP) in people with Mental Health and Psychological Well Being, run by University of California, San Francisco at 2 sites in United States.

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Enrolling by invitation. The study team selects and invites participants, usually from an existing group of patients.

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Trial summary

This study evaluates Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP), a community-based intervention that integrates sports, schools, and behavioral health with the goal of improving the behavioral health, well-being and academic performance of youth. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 14 to 21 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
480 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Feb 2026to 31 Dec 2028
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 14 to 21 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Youth ages 14-21 participating in Soccer Without Borders programming
  • Regular attendance at team soccer practice
  • Ability to speak English or Spanish

Who cannot join

  • Youth who do not participate in Soccer Without Borders activities
  • Youth who do not attend soccer practice regularly
  • Youth who do not speak English or Spanish
  • Youth who have already received the MMotP program

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United States2 sites

  • Soccer Without Borders - Colorado

    Denver, Colorado, 80205

  • Soccer Without Borders - Bay Area

    Oakland, California, 94609

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About this study

This study evaluates Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP), a community-based intervention that integrates sports, schools, and behavioral health with the goal of improving the behavioral health, well-being and academic performance of youth. MMotP is a novel approach that builds on evidence-based practices by using sports as a means to foster social-emotional development and address barriers to academic, health, and social services. The study assesses feasibility, acceptability, and short-term outcomes through a randomized controlled trial comparing MMotP to standard sports programming. The intervention will be implemented by the non-profit organization Soccer Without Borders and evaluated by the University of California, San Francisco.

Read the detailed description

Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP) is an innovative community-based intervention designed to improve the behavioral health, well-being and academic performance of youth (ages 14-21). The six-session intervention combines soccer-based activities with behavioral health education using the DNA-V model, a youth-focused adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). By training trusted community members, specifically soccer coaches, to deliver a tailored behavioral health intervention, MMotP addresses barriers to academic, health, and social services while fostering social-emotional development.

This study evaluates MMotP through a parallel randomized controlled trial. Youth participants will be randomized within their soccer teams to either the supplemental MMotP intervention or just standard sports programming. The study will assess changes in primary outcomes, including mental health (psychological flexibility and self-efficacy) and academic support-seeking behaviors, as well as secondary outcomes related to social connection, school engagement, and access to services. Youth will complete surveys at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months to measure these outcomes.

MMotP will be implemented by Soccer Without Borders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Colorado and evaluated by the University of California, San Francisco. This study is funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research.

Being tested
Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP)
Keywords
Adolescent, Behavioral health, Well-being, Sports, School engagement, Social connection
Medical subject headings
Psychological Well-Being, Help-Seeking Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP)Behavioural

    Meet Me on the Pitch is a six-session behavioral health intervention delivered by trained Soccer Without Borders coaches to small groups of youth, ages 14-21. Sessions are held weekly at school sites, typically after school. The six one-hour sessions follow a consistent structure that includes a brief preview of the day's session and a review of the prior session; three learning goals; and worksheets and play-based activities to facilitate learning and reinforce key concepts. In Session 1, participants explore identities and identify values to help guide action in future sessions. In Session 2, participants establish a personal or academic goal, identify barriers and facilitators, and set an actionable step to support their goal by the following session. In Session 3, coaches introduce the DNA-V model and help participants develop psychological skills to reach their goals. In Session 4- 6, participants use the DNA-V Discussion Tool and plan additional short-term actionable steps to con

Study groups in NCT07339228
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control Group (Standard Programming)No interventionParticipants will continue regular Soccer Without Borders programming, including soccer practices and team-building activities with their coach.
Intervention Group (MMotP Program + Standard Programming)ExperimentalIn addition to standard Soccer Without Borders programming, participants will receive MMotP, a six-session behavioral health intervention. MMotP sessions will be delivered weekly by their trained coach outside of soccer practices.
Receives: Behavioral: Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Psychological Flexibility

    Self-reported response to the Avoidance \& Fusion Questionnaire (AFQ-Y8), using 8-item version adapted for youth. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (Not at All True) to 4 (Very Much True). Responses are summed for a total score.

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

  2. Self-Efficacy

    Self-reported response to the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), using 10-item version adapted for youth. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Never) to 5 (Very Often). Responses are summed for a total score.

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

  3. Help-seeking for Academic Needs

    Self-reported response to four UCSF-developed items: awareness of adult at school for academic support (Yes/No/Not Sure), need for academic support in past month (Yes/No/Not Sure), sought academic support in past month (Yes/No), and willingness to seek academic support in future (Definitely No/Probably No/Probably Yes/Definitely Yes).

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

Secondary outcomes (3)

  1. Social Connection

    Self-reported response to California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Co-Regulation Supports Scale (Home Adult and Peer) and Community Supports Scale. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (Not at All True) to 4 (Very Much True). Responses are average for a mean score.

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

  2. School Engagement

    Self-reported school attendance in the past month. Self-reported recent academic grades. Self-reported response to California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Internal Assets - Educational Goals Scale. Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (Not at All True) to 4 (Very Much True). Responses are average for a mean score.

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

  3. Help-seeking for Health and Social Service Needs

    Self-reported response to UCSF-developed items: awareness of support (Yes/No/Not Sure), need for support in past month (Yes/No/Not Sure), sought support in past month (Yes/No), and willingness to seek support in future (Definitely No/Probably No/Probably Yes/Definitely Yes).

    Measured: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 Feb 2026
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants are individually randomized within soccer teams to either the intervention group (MMotP program + Soccer Without Borders standard programming) or the control group (standard Soccer Without Borders programming only). MMotP consists of six one-hour sessions delivered weekly.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
480 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07339228
Sponsor's protocol ID
A144370
Other IDs
U01NR021576
Acronym
MMotP
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
12 Jan 2026
Last updated
3 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual participant survey data will be made available for secondary analyses. Given the study's focus on a particularly vulnerable population (i.e., minors), we limit data sharing to scientists approved by the UCSF research team and Institutional Review Board. Because of the nature of the data and potential risks to research participants, our datasets will not be placed in a data repository. Data will be shared in compliance with UCSF IRB-approved protocols and NIH data-sharing requirements.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Meet Me on the Pitch (MMotP) in people with Mental Health and Psychological Well Being, run by University of California, San Francisco at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Psychological Flexibility (time frame: Baseline, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07339228.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Mar 2026.

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