Can computer brain games boost brain health in seniors with memory problems?
NCT ID NCT07243600
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests two types of computerized brain-training exercises in 84 older adults (65+) with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will do 30-minute sessions targeting speed, memory, or executive function. The goal is to see if these exercises improve brain signaling and thinking skills.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- computerized cognitive training programs
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a non-drug way to slow cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage validation study with only 84 participants. The training may not produce meaningful brain changes, and results may not apply to everyone with MCI.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4, Canada
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