Swimming with a virtual dolphin might boost brain power after head injury
NCT ID NCT04073225
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing an immersive video game called Bandit the Dolphin could improve thinking and movement in 23 adults aged 40+ who had a traumatic brain injury years ago. The game uses arm movements to control a dolphin in an ocean world, combining physical and mental challenges. Researchers measured changes in memory, attention, and brain scans after 12 weeks.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Immersive video game (Bandit the Dolphin) using a Microsoft Kinect-based system
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a fun, home-based therapy to boost cognitive and motor function after traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 23 participants and no control group. The results may not apply to everyone, and the game may not provide lasting benefits.
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