Computer-Assisted, Game-Based Cognitive Training on Attention

Pamukkale University60 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of cognitive training on attention function in healthy young people.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Young Adults Attention

Interventions

Computer assited, game-based cognitive trainingOTHER

After recording the demographic information of the participants, the Stroop Test was applied to evaluate attention. After the stages of the test were explained to the participants in detail, they were shown once in practice. The training group received 20 minutes of cognitive training every day for 8 weeks. No training was applied to the control group. Groups were evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 YearsMax age: 24 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those between the ages of 21-24, * No communication problem, * Not continuing any exercise program for the last 1 year, * Having a smart phone, tablet or computer required to participate in the training program, * Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having vision and hearing problems, * Individuals who continued the physical exercise program and/or had hobbies such as puzzles and jigsaw puzzles that could affect the cognitive level.

Locations (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Stroop test

The Stroop Test is a test that evaluates frontal lobe functions and cognitive processes such as attention and information processing. The Stroop Test TBAG Form consists of four white cards measuring 14.0 x 21.5 cm. The performance of the participants was scored according to three separate criteria for each section: These criteria are: the time taken until the last item of the section is answered with the "start" command, the number of errors, the number of corrected responses.

Time frame: 10 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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