Could a finnish throwing game sharpen Seniors' minds?
NCT ID NCT07025967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether playing Mölkky, a Finnish throwing game, can improve cognitive function in adults aged 60 and older. Fifty participants will either play Mölkky in groups at community centers or do home activities. The main focus is on changes in attention and mental flexibility, measured by a Stroop test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mölkky (a Finnish throwing game)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fun, social way for older adults to boost cognitive health through open-skilled physical activity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is behavioral and effects may be modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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