Enhancing cognitive health in older adults through Lego robot programming
A Lego Robot Programming Intervention for Enhancing Older Adult Cognitive Health
This study is testing whether a 12-week Lego robot programming program can help improve thinking skills in older adults aged 50 and above.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Taipei and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05341232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on improving cognitive abilities in older adults aged 50 and above through a 12-week program utilizing Lego Robot Programming. Participants will engage in activities that require them to generate and update mental hypotheses about robot behaviors based on programming codes. The study aims to collect behavioral and neurophysiological data to evaluate the efficacy of this cognitive training intervention. Conducted in collaboration with the National Taiwan Science Education Center, the program seeks to address the urgent need for effective cognitive health interventions in Taiwan's aging population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Mandarin and Taiwanese literate individuals aged 50 and above who are willing to participate fully in the research protocol.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or severe psychological disorders may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance cognitive functioning and quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While cognitive training interventions are common, the specific use of Lego Robot Programming is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in this context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Literate in Mandarin and Taiwanese * Willing and able to participate in this research protocol in its entirety. * Age \>50 Exclusion Criteria: * Participated in cognitive-related training in the past two months. * Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) * Severe psychological or behavioral disorder that would seriously interfere with the progress of activity * History of degenerative cognitive disorder. * Counter-indications for MRI scanning.
Where this trial is running
Taipei and 1 other locations
- College of Medicine, National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- National Taiwan Science Education Center — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joshua OS Goh, Ph. D. — National Taiwan University
- Study coordinator: Joshua OS Goh, Ph. D.
- Email: joshuagoh@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: (+886)2-2312-3456
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.