Effects of Exercise Board Games on Cognitive Function in Older Adults (EBGCOA)

May 14, 2026 updated by: Wu Gueyhau, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

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.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

120

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
    • Taitau District
      • Taipei, Taitau District, Taiwan, 11219
        • National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older.
  2. Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
  3. Able to participate in group activities and follow simple instructions.
  4. Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosed with severe cognitive impairment or dementia that would prevent participation in the intervention.
  2. Severe visual, hearing, or physical impairment that would prevent participation in the board game or exercise activities.
  3. Unstable medical conditions or acute illness that would make participation unsafe.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Exercise-Based Board Game Intervention Group
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
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.
No Intervention: Control Group
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 the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
Baseline and post-intervention (up to 12 weeks)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 13, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 13, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 8, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 19, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 14, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 202603em021

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

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.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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