A phone game takes on menopause brain fog

NCT ID NCT07800793

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a mobile game designed for menopausal women can reduce brain fog and improve psychological well-being. Women aged 45 to 55 who have gone through menopause will be randomly assigned to either play the game for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks, or to receive routine care only. Researchers will compare changes in brain fog and well-being scores between the two groups to see if the game helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A mobile game designed for menopausal women, with cognitive exercises targeting attention, memory, and processing speed.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for menopausal women to sharpen their thinking and feel better day to day.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so results may not hold up. The game's benefits, if any, may be modest and not last beyond the 6-week study.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 82 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 45-55 years Able to read and write in Turkish Able to use a smartphone (Android or iOS) Amenorrhea for at least 12 months Willing to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of serious neurological disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia Regular use of medications that may significantly affect cognitive function, including antiepileptics, antiparkinsonian drugs, antipsychotics, or antidepressants Participation in cognitive training, memory training, or a similar digital intervention within the last 6 months Visual, auditory, or motor impairments that would prevent the use of the mobile application Participants scoring within the lowest 25% quartile (Q1) on the Brain Fog Scale

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Conditions

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Mental Fatigue Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Medipol University Mega Hospital

    Istanbul, Mrs, Turkey (Türkiye)

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