New video game training aims to keep aging brains and bodies sharp
NCT ID NCT07160582
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new cognitive-motor training program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early stage of dementia. The program combines brain games with balance exercises using computer vision. Researchers want to see if it improves thinking, walking, physical activity, and quality of life. The study will enroll 46 people aged 55-90.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cognitive-motor training program (CogXergaming)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, engaging way to slow cognitive decline and reduce fall risk in older adults with mild memory problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants. The training is behavioral, so results may vary and may not apply to everyone. It is not a drug or cure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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