National Brain Testing Network
National Neuropsychological Network (NNN)
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11304566
This project builds a nationwide system that collects digital thinking and memory test data from thousands of people to make brain testing faster, fairer, and more useful.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11304566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you take part, you would complete standardized cognitive tests on an iPad and fill out a structured health and history questionnaire using digital forms. The network uses an electronic system (SAILOR) linked to commercial testing platforms to capture item-level responses, automated scoring, and enhanced reports at the point of testing. Your de-identified test data would be added to a central archive so researchers can compare results across diverse groups and create shorter, more accurate tests. The project began with multiple sites in California and is expanding to include more locations and participant groups nationwide.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who are referred for neuropsychological or cognitive testing, including people from diverse backgrounds (for example, Black/African American individuals) and those affected by COVID-related cognitive changes.
Not a fit: People who are not undergoing cognitive testing, such as those without concerns about thinking or memory or very young children outside the enrolled age ranges, are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could shorten testing times and improve the accuracy and fairness of brain and memory testing for many patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar digital and harmonized testing approaches have already shown promise—the NNN has enrolled over 9,400 people and demonstrated that some tests can be dramatically shortened without losing key information.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THAMES, APRIL D — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: THAMES, APRIL D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.