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Can video games rewire young brains after injury?

NCT ID NCT07828496

Symptom relief Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers test whether a brain-computer interface neurofeedback program can improve attention, memory, and thinking in children and teens aged 7 to 21 with acquired brain injury or epilepsy. Participants play 3D computer games while wearing an EEG headset that responds to their brain activity. The trial compares those who get the training plus standard care with those who get standard care alone, and also collects EEG data from children without brain injury to see if brain waves can measure cognitive problems.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Brain-computer interface neurofeedback training using 3D computer games
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help children and teens rebuild attention and thinking skills after brain injury or with epilepsy. It could also give doctors an objective EEG-based tool to measure cognitive problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial with 70 participants, so results may not hold up in larger studies. The training requires wearing an EEG headset and playing games for 12 sessions, which some children may find hard to complete, and it may not improve thinking skills beyond standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

7 to 21 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Normaitve cohort: \- Patients with no history of epilepsy Inclusion Criteria: * Post acquired brain injury (stroke, encephalitis, brain tumour, traumatic brain injury) * Epilepsy Exclusion Criteria: * History of photosensitive seizures * Diagnosis of intellectual disability * Presence of psychotic symptoms * Diagnosis of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder * Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder * Children on methylphenidate * Children who are unable to cooperate with neuropsychological assessment of cognitive function

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Conditions

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epilepsy

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Acquired brain injury including stroke Epilepsy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KK Women's and Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, Singapore

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