Brain training shows promise for seniors with depression
NCT ID NCT04790630
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether computerized brain-training activities could improve thinking skills and depression symptoms in older adults who were already taking antidepressants. Thirty-eight participants completed the program, and researchers measured changes in mental flexibility, memory, and depression severity. The goal was to see if a non-drug approach could offer extra benefits for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- computerized brain-training activities
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to boost thinking and mood in older adults with depression.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study with only 38 people. The brain-training may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest or short-lived.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UConn Health
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
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