Crossword puzzles tested as brain booster for memory loss

NCT ID NCT06601933

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether doing crossword puzzles can help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) keep their thinking skills sharp. Researchers will compare doing 4 puzzles per week, 1 puzzle per week, or health education. The goal is to see if puzzles can slow memory decline and help with daily tasks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Health Education

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE TRAINING MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10032, United States
Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
University of Washington
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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