Cognitive training effectiveness in different age groups
Official title: Examining the Effectiveness of Cognitive Training
Run by University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT06375681 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if cognitive training can help improve thinking skills in both younger and older adults by having them complete tasks and answer questions over several weeks.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Riverside, California and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06375681 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and no known neurological impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant visual impairments, neurological conditions, or major psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive training in both older and younger adults by enrolling 1600 participants. Participants will undergo a series of visual and auditory cognitive tasks, with initial sessions lasting approximately 75 minutes each, followed by additional training sessions that can be completed at home or in the lab. The study will assess cognitive changes through randomized experimental groups over a period of 4 to 8 weeks, involving both task performance and questionnaires. The goal is to determine how cognitive training impacts cognitive function across different age demographics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance cognitive training methods, potentially improving cognitive function in both older and younger adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in cognitive training, suggesting potential effectiveness, though this specific approach may offer novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported normal or corrected-to-normal vision * No known neurological impairments * Age within inclusion range (18-30 Years for Younger Adults and 60-85 Years for Older Adults) Exclusion Criteria * Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures * Concurrent enrollment in other cognitive training studies * Not being proficient enough in English that would prevent following and understanding all instructions and completing all testing sessions (typically, participants would need to have learned English before age 11; there might be some exceptions that will be decided on a case-by-case basis). * Unable to adhere to training schedule Additional exclusion criteria for older adults: \- Score \< 17 (out of 22) on the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (T-MoCA).
Where it's running
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University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California, United States Recruiting -
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aaron R. Seitz, PhD — University of California, Riverside
- Study coordinator: C. Shawn Green, PhD
- Email: cshawn.green@wisc.edu
- Phone: (608) 263-4868
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.