Can playing games on a tablet keep your mind sharp?
NCT ID NCT06366867
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a set of tablet games called VibrantMinds, designed to be easy and fun for older adults, including those with dementia. 26 participants aged 65+ with mild cognitive impairment played games like Whack-A-Mole and Word Search. Researchers measured changes in thinking, mood, and agitation to see if the games could help maintain or improve cognitive function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
VibrantMinds tablet games (Whack-A-Mole, Word Search, Bejeweled, Mahjong Solitaire, Memory Game, Glenrose Grocery Game)
What this could lead to
If the games prove effective, they could offer a fun, accessible way to help older adults maintain or improve cognitive skills and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (26 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may be modest or due to practice effects.
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Locations
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CapitalCare Group Inc Facilities
Edmonton, T5J 3M9, Canada