Brain training showdown: 1,600 volunteers test if puzzles boost memory
NCT ID NCT06375681
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will enroll 1,600 healthy adults (ages 18-30 or 60-85) to see if doing computer-based cognitive tasks—like remembering sequences or spotting patterns—can improve memory, attention, and thinking skills. Participants will complete up to 15 hours of tasks over 4-8 weeks. The goal is to measure changes in working memory and cognitive flexibility, not to treat any disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive tasks (visual and auditory exercises on a computer)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple computer-based brain exercises can improve memory and attention in healthy adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no direct health outcome—it measures changes in test scores, not real-world benefits. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to a treatment.
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Northeastern University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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University of California, Riverside
RECRUITINGRiverside, California, 92521, United States
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States
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