Grandmas and grandpas level up: video games tested for sharper minds
NCT ID NCT07615647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study explores whether playing popular, easy-to-use video games can improve thinking skills, mood, and engagement in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. About 60 participants will play selected PlayStation games in small groups at day centers, two to three times per week for two months. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, emotional state, and quality of life to see if this enjoyable activity supports healthier aging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- commercial video games (PlayStation) selected for accessibility
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fun, low-cost way to support brain health and emotional well-being in older adults with memory problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The games are not designed as medical treatments, and improvements may be modest or temporary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, able to connect with their environment and participate in group or individual activities, and who agree to take part in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment with lack of environmental awareness, serious visual limitations that prevent interaction, or any condition causing distress or making participation unsafe.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neurovida
Madrid, Madrid, 28030, Spain
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