Remote 3-Month Home-Based Walking Program to Improve Cognitive Skills in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a home-based walking exercise program designed to improve thinking skills in adults who have experienced traumatic brain injury TBI. The study focuses on understanding the effects of a 3-month walking program on cognitive performance, including processing speed, memory, and executive function. This research uses a randomized design to compare outcomes between participants who start the exercise immediately and those who wait three months before beginning. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will follow a 3-month walking exercise program at home, walking three times per week with gradually increasing duration starting at 10 minutes per session. A trained exercise leader provides support and meets regularly with participants via video calls. Participants will receive a FitBit device to track their steps, which they can keep after the study. The other group will maintain their usual routine for three months before receiving the exercise program. Participants will complete initial cognitive tests and questionnaires via videoconference. After the 3-month period, cognitive tests and questionnaires are repeated to assess changes. The study monitors adherence, compliance, and any adverse events throughout. The entire participation lasts up to 6 months for the wait-list group, including the exercise period after the wait. This fully remote study requires internet access and is designed to allow participants to engage from home.

Home-Based Walking for Thinking Skills in Persons With TBI