The BrainHealth Project, a Longitudinal Study in Generally Healthy Adults
The University of Texas at Dallas
Summary
The BrainHealth Project is a longitudinal study designed to identify factors associated with brain health and cognitive performance across the lifespan. Participants complete online assessments approximately twice per year to measure changes in cognitive, behavioral, and lifestyle-related domains. Between assessments, participants have access to digital training modules, educational resources, and optional coaching sessions. A subset of participants may be invited to participate in additional components, including neuroimaging. For an overview of the study and link TO REGISTER please go to -- https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/programs/the-brainhealth-project/
Description
Description of Study: The BrainHealth Project is a longitudinal study designed to examine factors associated with brain health, including both maintenance and changes in cognitive function across the lifespan. Additionally, researchers aim to identify more personalized practices for promoting brain health. The study design is informed by prior longitudinal research, namely the Framingham study, demonstrating the value of large-scale, repeated assessments in identifying modifiable factors associated with health outcomes. The goal of this study is to characterize determinants of brain health a…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–110 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * Access to an internet connect and device * Able to read information and hear sounds Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed neurodegenerative disease * History of stroke, concussion, or brain injury that currently hinders you from functioning at your prior level * Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and not functioning independently For an overview of the study and LINK TO REGISTER please go to -- https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/programs/the-brainhealth-project/
Interventions
- BehavioralBrain Health Training
1. On-line SMART - (Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training) is a curriculum that teaches strategies of how to use the brain better, in such a way that may improve brain health and performance. SMART strives to achieve optimal cognitive function realized by the brain's ability to efficiently manage complex information by abstracting its essential meaning rather than attempting to memorize details, and to prioritize the information in order to attend to the most relevant parts. 2. Stress Solutions - provides individuals with practical tools to enhance performance, reduce stress, build resilience and improve quality of life. 3. Brain-Healthy Habits - daily reminders of habits you can track 4. BrainHQ - participants will gain temporary access to the exercise-based cognitive training of BrainHQ after completing their 3rd BrainHealth Index
Location
- The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at DallasDallas, Texas