Serious games tested as brain boost for schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT07557381
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing specially designed somatosensory video games for 2 months can improve thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. The games train five cognitive functions like memory and attention using body movements. Researchers will enroll 84 stable patients and measure changes with standard cognitive tests.
What this could mean
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Active substance
somatosensory serious games (cognitive training via interactive video games)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help people with schizophrenia think more clearly and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no control for medication effects. The games may not produce lasting or meaningful cognitive gains.
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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