Simple cube puzzle could help doctors gauge brain function at bedside

NCT ID NCT07484048

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a simpler version of a cube-building puzzle to see if it can be used at a patient's bedside to assess planning and problem-solving skills. Researchers worked with 30 healthy volunteers to identify any practical issues with the new test. The goal is to develop a quick, easy tool for doctors to evaluate thinking abilities in people with brain injuries or other neurological conditions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a practical bedside test that helps doctors quickly assess a patient's ability to plan and solve problems after a brain injury or stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very early feasibility study with only 30 healthy volunteers, not patients. The test may not work well in real hospital settings or provide useful information for clinical decisions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGINITIVE ASSESSMENT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7AN, United Kingdom
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

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