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Can a chessboard train better thinkers for the hospital ward?

NCT ID NCT07769762

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether playing chess can boost critical thinking and mental flexibility in nursing students. About 52 third-year nursing students who know basic chess rules will be split into two groups: one that plays chess in four weekly sessions, and one that does not. Researchers will measure changes in thinking skills using standard questionnaires to see if the chess program makes a difference.

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Active substance
A structured chess program consisting of four weekly sessions, each lasting 35-40 minutes.
What this could lead to
If chess training boosts these thinking skills, it could point toward a simple, low-cost way to sharpen decision-making in future nurses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The short program may not produce lasting changes.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Other sponsor

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be aged 18 or over * Be a third-year nursing student, * Be familiar with the basic rules of chess, * Agree to take part in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish * Having a visual or hearing impairment * Having a neuropsychiatric condition

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