Digital games to improve visual memory and thinking skills in young adults with intellectual disability
Evaluation of the Effect of Digital-based Games on the Visual and Cognitive Performance of Young Children With Intellectual Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Study
This trial will test whether twice-weekly MentalUP digital game sessions help 18–35-year-olds with mild to moderate intellectual disability improve visual memory and cognitive skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Türkiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT07476092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, parallel-group, repeated-measures trial enrolling participants from EÇADEM in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. Eligible adults aged 18–35 with mild or moderate intellectual disability are stratified by disability level and randomized to either supervised MentalUP digital game training twice weekly or to continue routine center services. Cognitive and visual memory outcomes are measured with the Benton Visual Retention Test and the Standardized Mini Mental Test at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months. The protocol follows CONSORT guidance to compare short- and long-term changes between groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–35 with mild or moderate intellectual disability who receive services at EÇADEM, can participate in cognitive activities, have no sensory or severe motor impairments, and whose parent/guardian provides written consent.
Not a fit: People with severe intellectual disability, visual or hearing impairments, significant motor or medical conditions that prevent participation, or those outside the 18–35 age range are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the intervention could improve visual memory and cognitive function and provide a scalable, low-cost complement to existing services for this population.
How similar studies have performed: Some small studies of computerized cognitive games in children and people with developmental disorders have shown short-term cognitive gains, but evidence for long-term benefits and effects in adults with intellectual disability is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-35 years * Diagnosed with mild or moderate intellectual disability * Receiving services from EÇADEM * Ability to participate in cognitive activities * Written consent from parents/guardians * No visual or hearing impairment * No severe motor coordination problems Exclusion Criteria: * Severe intellectual disability * Visual or hearing impairment * Any medical condition preventing participation * Lack of participant or parental consent
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Türkiye
- Eçadem — Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Remziye Semerci-Şahin, Assistant professor
- Email: remziyesemerci@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 5350112821
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.