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.
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
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
Hyunhwa Lee
Lead sponsor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sponsor institution
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Collaborator