Brain training may boost memory after concussion, study suggests
NCT ID NCT03655782
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether 36 sessions of a computer-based brain training program, called PATH neurotraining, followed by digit memory exercises, can improve working memory, processing speed, and attention in people who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). The training involves watching moving patterns on a screen and pressing keys to report what was seen. The study includes 90 participants and measures changes in visual working memory and processing speed. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to help people recover cognitive skills after a concussion.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- PATH neurotraining and digit memory exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a non-drug way to improve thinking and memory after a concussion.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires many sessions, and benefits may vary.
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Locations
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Perception Dynamics Institute
Solana Beach, California, 92075, United States
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University of California at San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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