NCT07781007

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a scaffolding-based board game intervention on cognitive and functional outcomes in older adults with schizophrenia living in psychiatric nursing homes. Participants will be assigned by clusters to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a 12-week board game training program, while the control group will receive usual care. Cognitive and functional outcomes will be assessed before the intervention, immediately after the 12-week intervention, and three months after the intervention. The study will examine whether the board game intervention can improve cognitive and daily functioning in older adults with schizophrenia.

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
76

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Timeline
6mo left

Started Sep 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 19, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 24, 2026

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 9, 2026

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 2, 2026

3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 2, 2027

Last Updated

August 24, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 19, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 19, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Older AdultsBoard Game InterventionCognitive FunctionPsychiatric Nursing Home

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Cognitive Function Assessed by MoCA-TW 7.1

    Baseline, immediately after the 12-week intervention, and 3 months after completion of the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Scaffolding-Based Board Game Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Scaffolding-Based Board Game Intervention

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Participants will receive a scaffolding-based board game intervention once weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes.

Scaffolding-Based Board Game Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 55 years or older.
  • Diagnosed with schizophrenia by a board-certified psychiatrist.
  • Has completed at least elementary school education.
  • Has basic verbal communication ability and is able to understand and cooperate with study assessments and activities.
  • Has sufficient vision and hearing, as assessed by care staff, to participate in board game instructions and activities.
  • Is willing to participate in the study and provides written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Has severe sensory impairment.
  • Has severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with participation in the study activities.
  • Has experienced an acute exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms within the past 3 months.
  • Is currently receiving other cognitive training or participating in another research study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Daliao Psychiatric Nursing Home, Kaohsiung Municipal Kai-Syuan Psychiatric Hospital

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 19, 2026

First Posted

August 24, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

September 9, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 2, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 2, 2027

Last Updated

August 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations