Brain training may delay dementia in At-Risk seniors
NCT ID NCT04792528
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether computerized memory training can slow mental decline in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a stage between normal aging and dementia. About 205 participants from Norwegian memory clinics will do brain exercises on a computer or play a simple game (control group). Researchers will track memory, daily function, and quality of life for up to 4 years to see if training helps delay dementia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- computerized cognitive training (COGMED RM program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to delay dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment, potentially improving quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with 205 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training may not slow decline, and benefits could be small or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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N.K.S. Kløveråsen
Bodø, 8076, Norway
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NKS Olaviken Alderspsykiatriske sykehus - Hukommelsesklinikk
Bergen, 5009, Norway
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Oslo Universitetssykehus Ullevål
Oslo, Norway
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St. Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, 7006, Norway
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Sørlandet Sykehus Arendal
Arendal, Norway
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