Video game controlled by brain waves could revolutionize cognitive testing for kids with disabilities
NCT ID NCT07109830
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a brain-computer interface (BCI) game can accurately measure cognitive skills like attention and memory in children aged 7-16 with motor impairments. Traditional tests often require physical responses, which can be hard for these children. The BCI game uses brain signals instead, potentially offering a fairer and more engaging assessment. The study will compare game results with standard cognitive tests to see if the new method works well.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EEG-based brain-computer interface game
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate and engaging way to assess cognitive abilities in children who have difficulty with standard motor-based tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage validation study with a small sample size. The BCI game may not yet be reliable enough to replace traditional assessments, and results may not generalize to all children with motor impairments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 73 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Typically developing children and children with motor impairments
- Ages
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7 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with and without motor impairments. * Ages 7-16. * Understand simple commands Exclusion Criteria: * Vision impairment
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B9, Canada
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, Canada