Mobile Dual-Task Brain and Balance Intervention for Concussion Recovery

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Sponsor
Hyunhwa Lee
Study ID
NCT07599475
Status
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Conditions

  • Cognitive Function
  • Exosomal microRNA
  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
  • Oculomotor
  • Saliva
  • Sports-related Concussion
  • Walking

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Home-Based Mobile Dual-Task Intervention (BraW-Day™) — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants engage in a 14-day home-based mobile dual-task intervention using the Uplode smartphone application. Each daily session lasts 15 minutes and combines two concurrent components: (1) Walking exercises-progressive heel-to-toe walking alternating with figure-8 walking patterns; and (2) Cognitive tasks-five-minute brain exercises (e.g., counting backwards, working memory challenges) performed simultaneously with walking. On Day 8, cognitive task difficulty increases to provide progressive challenge. The app delivers daily reminders, tracks completion, and provides real-time feedback. Optional guided breathing exercises (5-10 minutes) are available for relaxation and sleep support. Participants self-pace the exercises and can pause the app if needed. The intervention is designed to engage multiple neural systems (motor and cognitive) simultaneously to enhance neuroplasticity and facilitate recovery from concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 15, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Apr 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: 14-Day BraW-Day™ Intervention
    Participants receive a 14-day home-based mobile dual-task intervention (BraW-Day™) delivered via the Uplode smartphone application. The intervention combines daily 15-minute sessions of heel-to-toe and figure-8 walking with concurrent cognitive tasks (e.g., counting backwards, working memory exercises). Cognitive task difficulty increases on Day 8. Optional guided breathing exercises are available via the app. Participants complete assessments at baseline (Day 0) and post-intervention (Day 15).

Primary Outcome Measure

Feasibility and Acceptability of BraW-Day™ Intervention [ Time Frame: Day 15 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Nevada, Las VegasLas VegasNevada89154-3018
Hyunhwa Lee, PhD, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
[email protected]
702-895-3492

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