VR hand games may sharpen aging brains
NCT ID NCT07005271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing hand exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment could improve thinking skills and hand dexterity in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 29 participants were split into two groups: one did VR-based hand activities (like virtual cooking and puzzles) twice a week for six weeks, while the other did traditional hand exercises. Researchers measured brain activity and hand function before and after the program to see if VR offered extra benefits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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29 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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65 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 65 and 75 years. * Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment by the institution's physician during routine examination. * Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neurodegenerative diseases affecting cognitive functions. * Auditory or visual impairments that could interfere with rehabilitation implementation and communication. * Upper extremity disorders, including severe shoulder, elbow, wrist, or finger impairments, bilateral elbow, hand or wrist fractures, or advanced rheumatoid arthritis. * Participation in any rehabilitation program during the study period.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Darülaceze Directorate
Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34755, Turkey (Türkiye)
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