NCT07424443

Pilot Study of a Brain Health Program in Senior Centers

Prevention Starts Here: Piloting My Healthy Brain in Massachusetts Councils on Aging

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The investigators will evaluate a brain health programs in older adults with subjective cognitive decline. The primary aim of the study is to determine the credibility, expectancy, feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, fidelity, and satisfaction of the program delivered in the senior centers.

Detailed description

The investigators aim to promote brain health by reducing lifestyle risk factors for dementia in older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD). This study is a pilot trial of a mindfulness-based lifestyle programs. Eligible older adults include: age ≥ 50, self-reported worry about changes in memory or thinking, and self-reported interest in improving lifestyle behaviors. Participants complete 8 weekly 90-minute sessions delivered by a clinical psychologist or trainee. All participants will wear an activity watch to support and monitor lifestyle changes during the program. Each session will focus on a different topic relevant to brain health (e.g. physical activity, sleep, etc.). The primary aim of the study is to determine the credibility, expectancy, feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, fidelity, and satisfaction of the program, delivered in senior centers.

Conditions

• Memory Loss (Excluding Dementia)
• Lifestyle (Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity)
• Lifestyle Risk Reduction
• Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
• Dementia Prevention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	My Healthy Brain	My Healthy Brain is an 8-week group program delivered via 90-minute meetings led by a clinical psychologist pr trainee. It provides education on the link between dementia and lifestyle factors, including poor exercise, sleep, diet/nutrition, mental and social stimulation, alcohol, and smoking. My Healthy Brain participants learn evidence-based mindfulness and behavior change skills to address common barriers to healthy habits, such as stress and setting achievable goals. My Healthy Brain participants wear an activity watch to monitor lifestyle changes during the program.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-03
• Primary completion: 2026-08-01
• Completion: 2026-08-01
• First posted: 2026-02-20
• Last updated: 2026-02-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States