Improving brain health among college students and staff
Official title: Brain Health on College Campuses
Run by The University of Texas at Dallas · NCT06724887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if online brain health tools and in-person workshops can help college students and staff improve their brain health and habits over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas at Dallas Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Dallas, Texas and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06724887 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include college students and faculty/staff at UTD or Dallas College who are at least 18 years old and fluent in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with diagnosed neurodegenerative diseases or significant brain injuries that impair functioning may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot program investigates the effects of brain health assessments and training tools delivered online, alongside in-person workshops, on college campuses. Participants will engage in cognitive assessments, access micro-learning modules on various brain health topics, and receive coaching to promote healthier brain habits. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of these interventions over a one-year period, with the potential to inform future expansions to other institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could enhance cognitive, emotional, and lifestyle outcomes for college students and staff, leading to healthier campus environments.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies focusing on brain health interventions in educational settings have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of 18 * Either enrolled as a student and/or employed as staff/faculty at UTD or Dallas College * Internet and device access * Must be able to hear and read over the computer * Fluent English speaker Exclusion Criteria: * Currently or previously enrolled in The BrainHealth Project (NCT04869111) * Diagnosed neurodegenerative disease * History of stroke, concussion, or brain injury that currently hinders participant from functioning at their prior level * Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and not functioning independently
Where it's running
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Dallas College
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lori Cook, PhD — The University of Texas at Dallas
- Study coordinator: Lori Cook, PhD
- Email: lori.cook@utdallas.edu
- Phone: 972-883-3409
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.