VR kitten game aims to boost aging brains
NCT ID NCT07183033
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tests whether a virtual reality exercise program called 'Kitten Crossing the Bridge' can improve brain flexibility in older adults with cognitive frailty. Fifteen participants will do VR-based leg exercises twice a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure brain activity and thinking skills to see if the training helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
VR-based resistance training program (Kitten Crossing the Bridge)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve brain function in older adults with mild thinking problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early exploratory trial with only 15 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the VR program may not show clear benefits.
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Locations
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School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100144, China