Sketch your way to a sharper mind? new study tests drawing for brain health
NCT ID NCT06645652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a drawing-based program can improve thinking skills and well-being in older adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare two different art programs in 50 adults aged 55-85. The goal is to see if the program is easy to follow and enjoyable, and if it has any positive effects on memory and thinking.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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55 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 55-85 years of age * Able to understand and speak English and follow study procedures * Does not have a psychological or neurological condition that would prevent from being able to give consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Formal diagnosis of dementia or other neurological disease, including Mild Cognitive Impairment * Abnormal visual acuity prohibitive of tablet-based training * Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures * Medical illness requiring treatment and/or significant absences during the study timeline
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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