Brain training may sharpen memory in early Alzheimer's risk

NCT ID NCT04566900

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a computer-based brain-training program called neurofeedback in 112 people with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of Alzheimer's disease. Participants learn to control their brain activity through visual or audio cues, aiming to improve working memory. The goal is to see if this approach can slow cognitive decline and provide a foundation for larger future trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: neurofeedback (brain-training program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to improve memory and potentially slow the transition from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 112 participants, and the benefits may be small or not last long. The placebo group also gets a similar experience, so the real effect may be unclear.

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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.

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California at San Diego

La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

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