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Lego robots might keep your brain young – new study says yes

NCT ID NCT05341232

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week Lego robot programming class could improve thinking and memory in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Participants learned to code robots, which exercises the brain's problem-solving areas. Researchers measured changes in brain scans and memory tests before and after the program. The goal was to see if this fun activity can help older adults maintain cognitive health.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Literate in Mandarin and Taiwanese * Willing and able to participate in this research protocol in its entirety. * Age \>65 Exclusion Criteria: * Participated in cognitive-related training in the past two months. * Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) * Severe psychological or behavioral disorder that would seriously interfere with the progress of activity * History of degenerative cognitive disorder. * Counter-indications for MRI scanning.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

    Taipei, 10051, Taiwan

  • National Taiwan Science Education Center

    Taipei, 11165, Taiwan