Brain-Boosting video game puts body and mind to the test

NCT ID NCT03032796

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special video game that combines physical movement with mental challenges can improve attention and memory in healthy adults. 49 participants played the game for 36 minutes a day, 3 days a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the combined training works better than physical or mental training alone.

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Active substance: Body-Brain Trainer video game
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward new ways to boost cognitive function through combined physical and mental training.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to other groups. The intervention is a video game, so benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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UCSF Neuroscape

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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