Effects of Exercise Board Games on Cognitive Function in Older Adults

NCT07586696 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 202603em021
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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. 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.

Conditions

Cognitive Function; Physical Function

Keywords

Older Adults; Exercise-Based Board Games; Cognitive Function; Physical Function; Health Promotion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 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.

  Baseline and post-intervention (up to 12 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

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.

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.

Interventions

Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention BEHAVIORAL

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.

Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Taipei, Taitau District, 11219, Taiwan

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2026
• First Posted: May 14, 2026
• Study Start: May 7, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 13, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 13, 2026
• Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)