Technology-assisted block training to boost thinking, hand dexterity, and grip strength in older adults
Official title: The Efficacy of a Technology-Assisted Block Training Program on Cognitive Function, Hand Dexterity, and Grip Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Research
Run by National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences · NCT07315724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether technology-assisted block-building exercises help thinking skills, hand dexterity, and grip strength in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yilan, Taiwan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 27, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 27, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07315724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 65 or older who are mentally alert, can communicate, are willing to participate, and can physically manipulate building blocks.
✕Probably not a fit
People diagnosed with dementia, those with severe sensory or communication impairments, or those with hand function impairments that prevent block manipulation are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Researchers developed a Technology-Assisted Block Training Program that combines block-building tasks with real-time technological feedback, personalized difficulty adjustment, and multi-sensory cues to maintain engagement. Community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older who are mentally alert and able to communicate will participate and perform the training while researchers measure cognitive function, hand dexterity, grip strength, and quality of life before and after the intervention. The study uses mixed methods, including quantitative outcome measures and qualitative interviews to capture participants' subjective experiences with the program. The trial is conducted at the Xindong Community Activity Center in Yilan City, Taiwan.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help older adults maintain or improve cognitive function, hand dexterity, and grip strength, supporting better daily function.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work on manual block-building and combined cognitive-motor activities has shown promise for improving working memory and processing speed, but technology-assisted block interventions are relatively new with limited outcome data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 65 and older 2. Mentally alert and able to communicate 3. Willing to participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with dementia by a physician 2. Severe sensory or communication impairment 3. Hand function impairment that prevents manipulation of building blocks
Where it's running
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Xindong Community Activity Center, Yilan City
Yilan, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chia-Jung Hsieh Professor, PhD
- Email: chiajung@ntunhs.edu.tw
- Phone: 886(2)2822-7101
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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.