Brain training and group chats: a new online tool to fight loneliness and cognitive decline in seniors
NCT ID NCT05023187
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an 8-week online program called SCOT that combines individual brain exercises with group sessions to improve social connections and thinking skills in healthy adults aged 65 and older. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce feelings of loneliness and support memory, attention, and social understanding. Participants will use the BrainHQ platform for cognitive training and join weekly group discussions focused on social cognition.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- SCOT (Social Cognition Online Training) — an 8-week program of individual cognitive exercises via BrainHQ and weekly psycho-educational group sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this online program could offer a practical way to help older adults stay socially connected and mentally sharp, potentially lowering the risk of cognitive decline.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires consistent internet access and motivation, which could limit its real-world use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centro Interdipartimentale Mente/Cervello - CIMeC
Rovereto, Trento, 38068, Italy
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