Breakfast game may sharpen aging brains
NCT ID NCT05506852
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether playing a web-based breakfast game could improve executive control (like multitasking and planning) in healthy adults aged 60-75. 38 participants played the game, with some using specific strategies. The goal was to see if the training improved game performance and other thinking skills. The study is complete, but results are not yet widely available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- web-based breakfast game (behavioral training)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fun, accessible way to help older adults stay mentally sharp.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 38 participants. The game may not lead to real-world improvements, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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