Cognitive FunctionNCT07586696
Effects of Exercise Board Games on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study testing Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention in people with Cognitive Function and Physical Function, run by National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an exercise-based board game intervention on cognitive function, physical function, and health promotion among community-dwelling older adults. Participants will take part in a structured program that combines physical activity with board game activities. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cognitive Function, Physical Function
- What is being tested?
- Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 7 May 2026to 13 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older.
- Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Able to participate in group activities and follow simple instructions.
- Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment or dementia that would prevent participation in the intervention.
- Severe visual, hearing, or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the board game or exercise activities.
- Unstable medical conditions or acute illness that would make participation unsafe.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Taiwan1 site
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, Taitau District, 11219
About this study
Official title: Effects of an Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention on Cognitive Function, Physical Function, and Health Promotion Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an exercise-based board game intervention on cognitive function, physical function, and health promotion among community-dwelling older adults. Participants will take part in a structured program that combines physical activity with board game activities. The intervention is designed to promote cognitive engagement, social interaction, and physical movement in older adults. Outcome measures will be collected before and after the intervention to examine changes in cognitive and physical function.
Read the detailed description
This interventional study will examine whether an exercise-based board game program can improve or maintain cognitive and physical function in community-dwelling older adults. The program integrates simple physical movements, interactive board game activities, and group participation to enhance motivation and engagement among older adults.
Participants will receive the intervention according to a structured protocol. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention. The primary outcome is cognitive function. Secondary outcomes may include physical function, health-related indicators, and participants' engagement or perceived benefits. The findings may provide evidence for developing accessible, enjoyable, and community-based health promotion programs for older adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Physical Function
- Being tested
- Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Exercise-Based Board Games, Cognitive Function, Physical Function, Health Promotion
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exercise-Based Board Game InterventionBehavioural
The intervention consists of structured group sessions that combine physical activity with board game activities. The program is designed to promote cognitive engagement, physical activity, and social interaction among older adults.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive an exercise-based board game intervention designed to promote cognitive engagement, physical activity, and social interaction. Receives: Behavioral: Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this group will maintain their usual daily activities and will not receive the exercise-based board game intervention during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Cognitive Function
Cognitive function will be assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The change in cognitive function from baseline to post-intervention will be compared between the intervention group and the control group.
Measured: Baseline and post-intervention (up to 12 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 May 2026
- Study start7 May 2026
- Primary completion13 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion13 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cognitive FunctionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Wu Gueyhau, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07586696
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202603em021
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 8 May 2026
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because the informed consent and ethics approval do not include permission for sharing individual-level data with other researchers.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of an Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention on Cognitive Function, Physical Function, and Health Promotion Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07586696
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202603em021
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Physical Function
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Exercise-Based Board Games, Cognitive Function, Physical Function, Health Promotion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 13 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an exercise-based board game intervention on cognitive function, physical function, and health promotion among community-dwelling older adults. Participants will take part in a structured program that combines physical activity with board game activities. The intervention is designed to promote cognitive engagement, social interaction, and physical movement in older adults. Outcome measures will be collected before and after the intervention to examine changes in cognitive and physical function.
Detailed description
This interventional study will examine whether an exercise-based board game program can improve or maintain cognitive and physical function in community-dwelling older adults. The program integrates simple physical movements, interactive board game activities, and group participation to enhance motivation and engagement among older adults.
Participants will receive the intervention according to a structured protocol. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention. The primary outcome is cognitive function. Secondary outcomes may include physical function, health-related indicators, and participants' engagement or perceived benefits. The findings may provide evidence for developing accessible, enjoyable, and community-based health promotion programs for older adults.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Exercise-Based Board Game InterventionParticipants in this group will receive an exercise-based board game intervention designed to promote cognitive engagement, physical activity, and social interaction. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this group will maintain their usual daily activities and will not receive the exercise-based board game intervention during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older.
- Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Able to participate in group activities and follow simple instructions.
- Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment or dementia that would prevent participation in the intervention.
- Severe visual, hearing, or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the board game or exercise activities.
- Unstable medical conditions or acute illness that would make participation unsafe.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise-Based Board Game InterventionThe intervention consists of structured group sessions that combine physical activity with board game activities. The program is designed to promote cognitive engagement, physical activity, and social interaction among older adults. | Behavioural | Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Cognitive Function
Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (up to 12 weeks)
Cognitive function will be assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The change in cognitive function from baseline to post-intervention will be compared between the intervention group and the control group.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because the informed consent and ethics approval do not include permission for sharing individual-level data with other researchers.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention in people with Cognitive Function and Physical Function, run by National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Cognitive Function (time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (up to 12 weeks)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 May 2026.