Digital games to improve visual memory and thinking skills in young adults with intellectual disability
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Digital-based Games on the Visual and Cognitive Performance of Young Children With Intellectual Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Study
Run by Koç University · NCT07476092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Türkiye) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07476092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Eçadem
Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Remziye Semerci-Şahin, Assistant professor
- Email: remziyesemerci@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 5350112821
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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.