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NCT06367231Completed

SCGs as a Proxy for Determining the Cognitive Status of Older Adults

Serious Computer Games as a Proxy for Determining the Cognitive Status of Older Adults

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 8 Aug 2025

Brief summary (registry, in English)

Detecting memory problems early is crucial for treating conditions like Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which often leads to dementia. Currently, doctors use tests in clinics to check for these issues. However, there's a growing need for better methods to monitor our cognitive skills over time. Computer games emerge as a cost-effective solution for assessing the brain functions of older adults. In our study, we are investigating the potential of computer games to reflect the cognitive skills of older adults. We developed the VibrantMinds platform, featuring five games: Whack-a-Mole, Bejeweled, Mahjong Solitaire, Word Search, and Memory Game. We have evaluated these games for ease of use, enjoyment, and their impact on brain functions. Now, our goal is to determine whether these games can offer valuable insights into the cognitive skills of older adults. We are collecting demographic data, game-playing data, and cognitive test results. Our analysis will determine the correlation between game data, cognitive test outcomes, and demographic information. Additionally, we will assess both the perceived and observed engagement of older adults as they play the games.

Status (registry)
Completed
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
6 (actual)
First submitted
23 Mar 2024
Start date
1 May 2024
Primary completion date
1 May 2025
Lead sponsor
University of Alberta
NCT number
NCT06367231

What you commit to

  • Study type: Observational
  • Participants enrolled: 6
  • From 1 May 2024 to the primary completion date, 1 May 2025
  • 8 sites in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other

  • Moderate or severe limitations in the control or movement of the upper extremity (e.g., severe arthritis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis)
  • Visual and hearing impairments
  • Attention deficit

Who the study is looking for

  • Reside in Calgary and/or Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • sufficient English language skills to converse in English with research staff

Age in the registry: 65 years to - · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (8)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Institute for Continuing Care Education and Research
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
St. Michael's Long Term Care Centre,
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
Edmonton Life Long Learners
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
Shepherd's Care Foundation
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
CapitalCare Corporate Services
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EdmontonCanadaUnknown status
Sherwood Care
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Sherwood ParkCanadaUnknown status
Tofield Health Centre
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TofieldCanadaUnknown status

This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.