Grandmas and grandpas level up: video games tested for sharper minds
NCT ID NCT07615647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether playing popular, easy-to-use video games can improve thinking skills, mood, and engagement in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. About 60 participants will play selected PlayStation games in small groups at day centers, two to three times per week for two months. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, emotional state, and quality of life to see if this enjoyable activity supports healthier aging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- commercial video games (PlayStation) selected for accessibility
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fun, low-cost way to support brain health and emotional well-being in older adults with memory problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The games are not designed as medical treatments, and improvements may be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neurovida
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28030, Spain
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