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Group gaming shows promise for dementia symptoms

NCT ID NCT07541144

Symptom relief Sponsor: George Mason University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether playing interactive digital games in a group could improve mood, behavior, and thinking in 24 older adults with early to moderate dementia. Participants played games like Mahjong on a touch-sensitive table twice a week for 20 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive function and mood before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Group-based digital gaming using Obie Technology
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost activity to help ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. It does not test a cure or disease modification.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: individuals with early-stage dementia (MoCA scores ≥ 20) or moderate-stage dementia (MoCA scores 10-19) who were able to participate in the intervention activity twice weekly for 20 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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dementia

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Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • George Mason University

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States

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