Brain training showdown: 1,600 volunteers test if puzzles boost memory

NCT ID NCT06375681

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Locations

Northeastern University
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
University of California, Riverside
RECRUITING

Riverside, California, 92521, United States
University of Wisconsin - Madison
RECRUITING

Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States

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