Brain-training game aims to sharpen thinking and ease PTSD in veterans
NCT ID NCT07693686
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests a computer-based cognitive training program called COGENT in veterans with PTSD. The program is designed to improve how people manage information in working memory, which may reduce cognitive disability and PTSD symptoms. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, daily functioning, and symptom severity over time.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- COGENT (Cognitive ENhancement Training) - a computer-administered cognitive training program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug treatment to help veterans with PTSD think more clearly and feel better day-to-day.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-to-mid-stage trial with 176 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The training is demanding and may not help everyone.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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