Brain training with eye movements: a new hope for slowing cognitive decline?

NCT ID NCT05791994

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether doing simple eye exercises on a touchscreen for 30 minutes every other day can improve attention and thinking speed in people aged 60 and older with mild cognitive impairment. Forty participants will either do the visual exercises or watch a TV program for 30 days. The goal is to see if the exercises help the brain process information faster.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Visual cognitive stimulation exercises (saccade, pursuit, and matching tasks on a touchscreen)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment stay sharper and process information faster.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (40 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The exercises are compared to watching TV, which is a weak control.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Angers University Hospital
RECRUITING

Angers, France

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