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Tinkering your way to a sharper mind?

NCT ID NCT07128498

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a program called Tinker-FUN, designed to improve cognitive flexibility in older adults living in the community. Participants will engage in hands-on activities like designing and building crafts or devices, which may help them adapt to aging and maintain independence. The study aims to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable before a larger trial is conducted.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tinker-FUN, a hands-on cognitive flexibility program where participants design and build a craft or device
What this could lead to
If this pilot shows promise, it could lead to a larger trial and eventually a new way to help older adults stay mentally sharp and live independently.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (15 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the program's impact on cognitive flexibility is still uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mini MoCA Score \>12 Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed or self-reported cognitive impairment * Diagnosed or self-reported psychiatric disorders * Diagnosed or self-reported neurological disorders

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Cognition improvement

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MBI CAM

    Gainesville, Florida, 21610, United States

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