COGNITIVE FUNCTION

This study tested whether one year of twice-weekly leg press exercises could help older adults living in nursing homes maintain muscle mass, strength, and thinking abilities. Twenty-seven residents aged 65 and older who could walk with or without help took part. The exercises wer…

This study tested whether personalized notifications from a Fitbit—about sleep, activity, and nutrition—could improve thinking skills and muscle mass in adults over 65. Over 350 older adults in Japan wore a Fitbit for 6 months and received automatic tips, while a control group go…

This study looked at whether a supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrants could help people who do strength training lift more and think sharper. Twenty healthy adults who regularly lifted weights took either a low or high dose of the supplement, a placebo, or nothing for a w…

This completed study tested whether a dietary supplement made from Himalayan Tartary buckwheat can improve cognitive function in adults. 850 participants took either the active supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in thinking, memory, fatigue, and sl…

This completed study tested whether playing an aerobic-based virtual reality game (exergame) on Xbox Kinect could improve physical fitness, functional capacity, and cognitive function in 44 adults with Down syndrome, compared to traditional treadmill exercise. Participants did ei…

This study tested whether taking a new supplement for 16 days could improve exercise performance and cognitive function in 40 healthy adults (20 young, 20 older). Participants completed cognitive tests, cycling exercises, and blood tests. The supplement was compared to a placebo …

This study tested whether a supplement called Brain Blossom can improve memory and thinking skills in adults aged 50 to 70. Sixty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive tests and self-reported memory and focus.

This study looked at whether a single 25-minute web-based visual training session could improve balance, reaction time, and thinking skills in 30 professional esports players. Participants were randomly assigned to do the eye exercises or nothing. The goal was to see if a quick, …

This study looked at whether taking a daily supplement called phosphatidylserine can help beginner gamers play better, think faster, sleep better, and feel less stressed. About 80 healthy adults who are new to gaming took either a placebo, 100 mg, or 200 mg of the supplement ever…

This study tested whether taking paraxanthine, a natural compound similar to caffeine, daily for 6 weeks could improve gaming performance, focus, and sleep in 60 healthy adults who were new to gaming. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either paraxanthine or a placebo…

This study looked at whether watching exercise videos before doing the exercises helps older adults improve their thinking, balance, tiredness, and physical abilities. 162 people aged 65 and older took part. Some did regular exercises, some watched videos of the exercises first, …

This completed study enrolled 750 adults across the U.S. to test two dietary supplements (Clarity Active Product 1 and 2) against a placebo over 6 weeks. The goal was to see if the supplements could improve cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and enhance sleep. Participants took …

This study tested two common anesthesia drugs, desflurane and sevoflurane, in 81 elderly patients (60+) having non-cardiac surgery. The goal was to see which drug helps patients wake up and recover their thinking skills faster after surgery. Researchers measured how quickly patie…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function (like memory and focus) in adults. About 500 people took either the product or a placebo, and they reported changes in their thinking skills and fatigue levels. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function (like memory and focus) in adults. 500 participants across the U.S. took either the product or a placebo without knowing which they received. The main goal was to measure changes in thin…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could improve cognitive function, like concentration and memory, in nearly 4,800 adults who wanted better focus. Participants took either the product or a placebo, and reported changes in thinking, fatigue, and sleep.…

This study looked at 46 men having robot-assisted prostate surgery. Researchers tested two different carbon dioxide levels in the blood during surgery to see how they affect brain blood flow and pressure inside the skull. They also checked if these levels changed thinking skills …

This study looked at 174 healthy but inactive adults over 60 to see which type of combined physical and mental training works best for improving memory, thinking, and physical fitness. Participants did one of six programs for 3 months, including exercise games, stationary biking,…

This study looked at whether using a standing desk converter for 4 weeks can help people sit less, think better, and improve blood pressure. 50 healthy adults who sit at a desk at least 20 hours a week took part. Half used the standing desk, while the other half kept their usual …

This study looked at whether giving 7-11-year-old children in Shanghai a daily breakfast with fruits and vegetables could improve their thinking, mood, and attention. Over 250 kids took part, receiving a balanced breakfast every day for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in c…

This study looks at how a cardiac arrest affects brain function, including memory, thinking, and emotions. Researchers will follow 48 survivors for one year, using cognitive tests and brain scans (fMRI) to track changes. Their results will be compared to a healthy control group t…

This study looked at whether training older adults to focus their attention internally (on their body) or externally (on the environment) can improve physical performance and cognitive function. Fifty participants aged 65 and older were assigned to different focus training groups…

This study looked at 9 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) to see if different treatments affect thinking skills differently. Participants were given standard care and had their cognitive function measured with questionnaires and brain scans…

This study looked at whether jackfruit oil extract affects certain brain-related chemicals, thinking skills, and body measurements in healthy young boxers. Thirty male boxers aged 18-25 took different doses of jackfruit oil or no supplement for 30 days. Researchers measured saliv…

This study looked at how growing up in different cultures might affect the way people learn and move in a virtual reality (VR) environment. Forty-three healthy university students, some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years, com…

This study tested whether nutrients in eggs can improve visual thinking in healthy adults aged 50 to 75. Over 4 weeks, 106 participants ate either egg whites, whole eggs, omega-3 eggs, egg yolks, or no eggs. Researchers measured their speed and accuracy on a 3D brain-training tas…

This completed study looked at 94 older adults to compare how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes affect cognitive status, physical function, and fatigue. Participants were grouped by their HbA1c levels (healthy, prediabetic, or diabetic) and tested with tools like the Montreal Cogni…

This study looked at how short-term pain from heat or cold affects thinking and concentration. Twelve healthy adults played an iPad game before, during, and after experiencing mild pain. The goal was to see if pain changes how quickly and accurately people can perform simple task…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities affect brain chemicals like irisin and lactate, as well as thinking skills, in 12 healthy young adults. Participants did three types of running workouts: short high-intensity intervals, longer high-intensity intervals, and s…