đąBrainCheck and the Future of Brain Health: Making It Simple
What if checking your brain health was as easy as a quick test on your phone or tablet? For millions worried about memory slips, that could be life-changing. Thanks to BrainCheck, this isnât a dreamâitâs happening now.
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BrainCheck is part of the PREDICTOM study, a major effort to make brain health checks simple and accessible. Their tool, BrainCheck Assess, looks at how your memory, focus, and thinking speed are doingâall in minutes, and all from home.
Why Catching It Early Matters
Dementia doesnât show up overnight. It sneaks in slowly, often unnoticed. Spotting those changes early can make a huge differenceâgiving people more time to plan, get treatment, and stay independent longer. Thatâs why BrainCheck teamed up with PREDICTOM, a European project focused on predicting dementia before it becomes severe.
BrainCheck is sharing data that helps researchers see how digital tools stack up against traditional tests. And theyâre looking aheadâusing AI to make predictions even sharper.
What Makes BrainCheck Stand Out?
The version used in PREDICTOM is the same one available in the U.S., but now it speaks multiple languages. Hereâs what makes it special:
Quick and thorough: Just 10â15 minutes to check key thinking skills.
Works anywhere: Any device with a browserâno fancy gear needed.
Easy for doctors: Simple setup, remote testing, and works with big health record systems like Epic and Athena.
More than tests: BrainCheck also helps doctors create personalized care plans (though this isnât part of the PREDICTOM study).
The Science That Makes It Work
BrainCheck is backed by science and real-world testing:
Smart scoring: BrainCheck compares your results to thousands of healthy people aged 10 to 100, adjusting for age and other factors.
Proven results: Studies show BrainCheck matches traditional paper tests and reliably spots memory issues. Recent research found itâs over 85% accurate in detecting mild cognitive problems and even better for dementia. (See references)
Is It Ready for Everyone?
BrainCheck turns complicated brain science into simple numbers, giving doctors a clear, easy-to-use tool.
In the U.S., BrainCheck is already in 500+ clinics with over half a million tests done. For now, itâs only through doctorsânot direct to consumers. Europe is next, and PREDICTOM is helping make that happen.
Looking Ahead
BrainCheck isnât just a testâitâs a vision for easy, proactive brain care. Theyâre working with partners to bring this into everyday clinics worldwide.
As we age, tools like BrainCheck could help us stay sharp and independent longer. The future of brain health is digitalâand itâs already here.
References
Groppell, S., Soto-Ruiz, K. M., Flores, B., Dawkins, W., Smith, I., Eagleman, D. M., & Katz, Y. (2019). A rapid, mobile neurocognitive screening test to aid in identifying cognitive impairment and dementia (BrainCheck): cohort study. JMIR aging, 2(1), e12615.
Huynh, D., Sun, K., Ghomi, R. H., & Huang, B. (2024). Comparing psychometric characteristics of a computerized cognitive test (BrainCheck Assess) against the Montreal cognitive assessment. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1428560.
Huynh, D., Sun, K., Patterson, M., Ghomi, R. H., & Huang, B. (2025). Performance of a Digital Cognitive Assessment in Predicting Dementia Stages Delineated by the Dementia Severity Rating Scale: Retrospective Study. JMIR aging, 8(1), e65292.
Ye, S., Sun, K., Huynh, D., Phi, H. Q., Ko, B., Huang, B., & Ghomi, R. H. (2022). A computerized cognitive test battery for detection of dementia and mild cognitive impairment: instrument validation study. JMIR aging, 5(2), e36825.
