Brain exercises tested to curb aggression in forensic wards
NCT ID NCT04610697
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether cognitive remediation—brain exercises with coaching—can improve thinking skills, reduce aggression, and boost recovery in 30 forensic inpatients with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or brain injury. Participants are randomly assigned to either the brain training or an active control group. The goal is to see if these exercises help with everyday functioning and behavior.
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The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1Z 7K4, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Cognitive remediation (brain training exercises with coaching)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to help forensic patients improve thinking skills and reduce aggressive behavior.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The active control group also receives attention, making it hard to prove the exercises alone cause any improvement.
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