The Brain Health PRO Online Risk Factor Reduction Study to Prevent Dementia (NCT07364019) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Brain Health PRO Online Risk Factor Reduction Study to Prevent Dementia
Canada700 participantsStarted 2026-05-07
Plain-language summary
This study will recruit participants at risk for dementia to participate in an online educational program called Brain Health PRO (BHPro). The BHPro intervention is designed to address modifiable risk factors for dementia through a 6-month, fully online, educational program conveying the best available evidence for lifestyle changes that can mitigate dementia risk, and foster engagement toward one's own brain health. Achieving lifestyle changes in a diverse Canadian population through online education would be a major achievement in dementia prevention in Canada, with widespread personal and socioeconomic benefits.
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either start Brain Health PRO immediately or in 6 months (delayed-start control group). All participants will have the opportunity to have access to BHPro for 6 months during the course of the study and will have open access to all content for 12 months following the initial 6-month intervention. Participation will last from 18-24 months depending on group assignment.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Completion and documentation of the electronic Informed Consent Process (from the participant)
* Sufficient proficiency in English or French to undergo online assessments and participate in an online educational program.
* Technical ability to participate in an online educational program and remote assessments (i.e., regularly have access to a computer or tablet with an internet connection; have access to a desktop or laptop computer with an internet connection at least once every 6 months; ability to send and receive emails; ability to complete online assessments)
* Sufficient vision to participate in an online educational program and complete online cognitive testing
* Ages 50-80
* Classified as being at increased risk of dementia based on at least one of the following:
* First-degree family history of dementia
* Education level at or below high school (grade 12 or less)
* Self-Reported: Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Body Mass Index \> 30 kg/m2 (derived from NIH Metric BMI Calculator), or Physical Inactivity (active is defined as engaging in a minimum of 20- 30 min of physical activity causing sweating and breathlessness, at least 2 times a week)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who have a clinical diagnosis of Dementia (based on self-report)
* Individuals who are currently participating in or have participated in a past study involving BHPro
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in modifiable risk factors as measured by a 7-item composite dementia risk factor score after 6 months.