Can cognitive training using a tablet computer enhance cognitive function of healthy older adults: Single-subject design

Effects of the tablet-based cognitive training

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20200221003

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2020-02-21

Start date

2019-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Healthy older adults Cognitive training Tablet computer Prefrontal cortex Functional near&#45

Interventions

the participants spent time learning new skills associated with a tablet computer. The first two sessions focused on learning basic functions of the tablet computer such as hardware controls&#44

volume and sound settings) and exploring a variety of apps available. Subsequent 14 sessions were organized according to the theme&#44

where participants learned the use of apps closely related to each theme for one session&#44

resulting in 7 themes were included in the 14 sessions,the participants performed cognitive activities that require low cognitive demands by using the tablet computer. These activities could be comple

based puzzle&#44

listening to classic music or radio shows&#44

or reading a newspaper. The participants were told that all activities were conducted to enhance cognitive function in order to facilitate their participation

Experimental Behavioral,Active Comparator Behavioral

Productive engagement,Receptive engagement

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 Years to 0 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (a) those who have a minimum score of 24 on the Korean version of Mini-Mental Status Examination (b) those who have no visual or auditory impairment (c) those who have no history of major psychiatric or neurologic disorders

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (a) those who have experience of participating in activities designed to enhance cognitive function (b) those who take pharmacological treatments for improving cognitive function (c) those who refuse to use a computer or a tablet computer.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Trail-making test After each session Executive function	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Prefrontal cortex activity After each session Executive function	—

Countries

Republic of Korea

Contacts

Public ContactJin-Hyuck Park

Soonchunhyang University, Dept. of Occupational Therapy

roophy@naver.com82-10-6436-2419

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026

Can cognitive training using a tablet computer enhance cognitive function of healthy older adults: Single&#45;subject design