Can tablet games boost Kids' brainpower? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06935656
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three different ways to train thinking skills (called executive functions) in 192 Chilean school children aged 5-6 and 9-10. The children used either a tablet, paper-and-pencil activities, or a mix of both. Researchers measured changes in memory, self-control, and mental flexibility, as well as reading and math skills. The goal was to find out which method works best and for which age group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tablet-based and paper-and-pencil brain-training activities
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which type of brain training works best for improving children's thinking skills and school performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 192 children, so results are limited to this group. The effects may not apply to other settings or ages.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Municipal School 1
Talca, Maule Region, Chile
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Municipal School 2
Talca, Maule Region, 07762, Chile
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Municipal School 3
Talca, Maule Region, Chile
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Municipal School 4
Talca, Maule Region, 07762, Chile
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Municipal School 5
Talca, Maule Region, 07762, Chile
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