Puzzle your way to a sharper recovery? new trial tests Pre-Surgery brain training
NCT ID NCT07655414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a coach-supported, online brain training program before elective surgery can help older adults recover their thinking skills faster. Researchers will enroll 103 people aged 60 and older who are waiting for surgery. The main goal is to see if participants stick with the program, not yet to measure if it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cognitive training program (Lumosity) with coaching
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based way to protect thinking skills before surgery and speed up recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot trial focused on feasibility, not on proving the program works. The results may not apply to all surgeries or people.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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