Comparing computerised cognitive stimulation to leisure activities for older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a personalized computerised cognitive stimulation program against stimulating leisure activities in older adults aged 50 and over with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the cognitive stimulation group, which engages in a structured program for 30 minutes a day, or the leisure activities group, which will choose from various cognitively stimulating activities. The study aims to assess improvements in global cognition, memory, verbal fluency, and daily living activities over an 8-week period. The research is conducted in primary care settings to ensure accessibility for participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥ 50 years old, resident in the community.
* Diagnosis of MCI or having between 24 and 27 points on the MEC-35 (this score seems to indicate the presence of MCI) (Calero, M. D and Navarro, 2006).
* Subjective cognitive impairment (score between 28-31 points on the MEC-35) (Gómez-Soria et al. 2023)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Institutionalisation.
* Taking acetylcholinesterase inhibitors as they may act on global cognition and/or cognitive functions.
* Sensory deficits (deafness and blindness) preventing intervention.
* Agitation.
* Having received cognitive stimulation in the last 12 months.

Where it's running

• Centro de Salud Arrabal
  Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.