Mobile Dual-Task Brain and Balance Intervention for Concussion Recovery (NCT07599475) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mobile Dual-Task Brain and Balance Intervention for Concussion Recovery
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
This research study examines recovery after a sports-related concussion or mild head injury. Many athletes experience lingering problems with thinking, balance, and mood months after a concussion.
We are testing a new home-based program called BraW-Day™ (Brain \& Walk Exercise Every Day). This 14-day program uses a mobile app on your smartphone and combines simple brain exercises (like counting backwards) with walking exercises. The idea is that doing these tasks together may help your brain and body recover more effectively.
What You'll Do:
* Two in-person visits at UNLV (baseline and after 14 days) for assessments
* Daily 15-minute exercises at home using the BraW-Day app
* Provide a small saliva sample for biomarker testing
* Complete brief questionnaires about your symptoms and health
Potential Benefits:
You may experience improvements in thinking, balance, or mood. Even if you don't benefit directly, your participation will help researchers understand how to better support athletes recovering from concussion.
Who Can Join:
* Ages 18-40
* Had a sports-related concussion or mild head injury within the past 3-12 months
* Have a smartphone and can safely do light walking and simple tasks
This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov and approved by the UNLV Institutional Review Board to protect your safety and rights.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 40 years
* Self-reported history of sports-related concussion (SRC) or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) within the past 3 to 12 months
* Meets criteria for mTBI based on a standardized screening method (e.g., Ohio State University TBI Identification Method)
* Able to safely participate in light physical activity (e.g., walking) and simple cognitive tasks based on self-report and observational screening by the research team
* Able to read and understand English (if applicable for study materials)
* Able to provide informed consent
* Has access to and is able to use a smartphone or mobile device to complete daily app-based activities
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age younger than 18 years or older than 40 years
* History of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
* Concussion or mTBI occurring less than 3 months or more than 12 months prior to enrollment
* Self-reported active medical disease or history of neurological or psychiatric conditions unrelated to concussion
* Self-reported other medical conditions that would limit safe participation in light physical activity (e.g., walking or balance tasks)
* Currently on prescribed medications that may significantly affect cognitive function, balance, neurological function, or safe participation in light physical activity
* Inability to use a smartphone or mobile device required for study participation
* Inability to read or understand English (as study materials and the mobile application are…
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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Feasibility and Acceptability of BraW-Day™ Intervention