Walk and think: new app aims to speed concussion recovery in athletes
NCT ID NCT07599475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 14-day home program called BraW-Day™ that combines brain exercises (like counting backwards) with walking, delivered via a smartphone app. Researchers want to see if doing both tasks together improves thinking, balance, and mood in athletes aged 18-40 who had a concussion or mild head injury in the past 3-12 months. Participants will do daily 15-minute sessions, provide saliva samples, and complete questionnaires. The goal is to find a safe, easy way to support recovery at home.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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 currently available only in English)
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Locations
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154-3018, United States
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