Brain training vs. puzzles: which boosts Alzheimer's Patients' minds?
NCT ID NCT07041008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of mental exercises in 514 older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. One group used a computer program with brain games, while the other used physical puzzles and memory cards. The goal was to see if these activities could improve thinking, memory, mood, and quality of life. The study also looked at whether the type of care facility or location made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive stimulation (digital software or physical materials)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug activities that help people with Alzheimer's maintain their thinking skills and mood.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to everyone with Alzheimer's. The exercises are not a cure and may only offer modest, temporary benefits.
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Locations
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AMITEI
Leiria, Leria, Portugal
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Associação Alzheimer Açores
Açores, Portugal
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Associação Casapiana de Solidariedade
Lisbon, Portugal
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Associação Cultural Recreativa e Social de Samuel
Coimbra, Portugal
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Associação de Desenvolvimento Comunitário do Funchal - Garouta do Calhau
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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Associação de Socorros da Freguesia de Turcifal
Lisbon, Portugal
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Associação de Solidariedade Social do Alto Paiva
Viseu, Portugal
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Associação de Solidariedade Social e Recreativa de Nespereira
Viseu, Portugal
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CASTIIS
Aveiro, Portugal
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CEDIARA - Associação de Solidariedade Social de Ribeira de Fráguas
Aveiro, Portugal
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Centro Apoio Social Mozelos
Aveiro, Portugal
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Centro Social Paroquial de Moita dos Ferreiros
Lisbon, Portugal
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Centro Social da Freguesia de Casal Comba
Aveiro, Portugal
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Centro Social do Vale do Homem Casa da Alegria
Braga, Portugal
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Fundação João Bento Raimundo
Guarda, Portugal
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Instituto S. João de Deus Funchal
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
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O Jardim - Centro de Solidariedade Social de Canedo
Aveiro, Portugal
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Patronato de Santo António - Lar D. José do Patrocínio Dias
Beja, Portugal
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Quinta de Santa Ana RS
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Residência Sénior DON ANTÓNIO - Hilário & Pereira
Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Horta
Açores, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Soalheira
Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alcobaça
Leiria, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alvaiázere
Leiria, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alvorge
Leiria, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Caminha
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Campo Maior
Portalegre, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Espinho
Aveiro, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ferreira do Alentejo
Beja, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Guarda, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Gaia - ERPI José Tavares Bastos
Porto, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa - Espaço ComVida
Lisbon, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mirandela
Bragança, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Montemor-o-Novo
Evora, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ovar
Aveiro, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte de Lima
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila Real de Santo António
Faro, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila Velha de Rodão
Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila do Porto
Açores, Portugal