Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 60 and up

Video games versus ball-tossing to improve hand–eye coordination in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Official title: Effects of Video Games and Ball Tossing on Eye Hand Coordination in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Run by Foundation University Islamabad · NCT07182396 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test whether playing video games or doing ball-tossing exercises can improve hand–eye coordination in people aged 60 and older with mild cognitive impairment.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment34 (estimated)
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Islamabad)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 13, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 10, 2025
Study endsJanuary 10, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT07182396 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 60 or older with mild cognitive impairment (MoCA 18–25), normal or corrected vision, Beery VMI scores of 80 or higher, and the ability to perform activities of daily living independently.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of head trauma, stroke, rapid cognitive decline, diagnosed neuropsychiatric or vestibular disorders, or significant hearing, vision, or communication impairments are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

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

What this trial studies

This interventional study will enroll adults aged 60 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MoCA 18–25) and normal or corrected vision. Participants will be assigned to either a video-game training program or a ball-tossing exercise regimen and will complete regular supervised sessions. Outcomes focused on visual-motor integration and perception will be measured with the Beery VMI and its supplemental tests, alongside cognitive screening scores. The trial directly compares two non-drug approaches to see which better improves hand–eye coordination relevant to daily activities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If effective, these inexpensive, low-risk activities could help older adults with MCI perform daily tasks more safely and independently by improving hand–eye coordination.

How similar studies have gone: Previous small trials and pilot studies have shown modest improvements in motor or cognitive measures from video-game and coordination training, but direct head-to-head comparisons in people with MCI are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Older population aged from 60years and above
* Normal/ normal to corrected vision
* MoCA Score of 18-25 for screening / MCI patients
* Can do Independent ADLS
* Beery VMI Score: 80 and above score

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of head trauma, loss of consciousness, stroke, rapid cognitive decline
* Diagnosis of mental illness/neurocognitive disorders
* Diagnosed Vestibular disorders
* Hearing, vision and communication impairments

Where it's running

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
    Islamabad, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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