Brain injury survivors walk more with simple nudges, study finds
NCT ID NCT06222502
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether planning, reminders, and small rewards can help older adults who had a mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) walk more. 57 participants wore a Fitbit and received weekly calls for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if these simple tools could increase walking and improve brain health.
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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