Virtual reality and a daily pill aim to sharpen aging brains

NCT ID NCT07404085

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a three-week virtual reality cognitive training program, combined with a daily supplement (sodium butyrate), can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in 160 adults aged 50+ who have had depression or bipolar disorder but are currently stable. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups to compare the effects of the supplement and training versus placebo and a control activity. The goal is to see if this combination can enhance brain function and plasticity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Cognitive Dysfunction major depressive disorder mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Neurocognition and Emotion Across Disorders (NEAD Brain Centre, Copenhagen Affective Disorder Research Centre (CADIC), Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Frederiksberg, Capital Region of Denmark, 2000, Denmark

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