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Evidence summary

Rank #27Observer-blinded RCTOA (PMC)

Cognitive vs mind-motor training in community-dwelling elders

SAGE OA / PMC • 2020

Sharma S, et al.

Open source

Quick takeaway

Observer-blinded RCT evidence in Punjab elders aged 65+ focused on paper-pencil cognitive training vs square-stepping mind-motor training and tracked cognition and iadl changes. Registered, low-cost training options make this a strong practical fit for cognitive-health prevention.

Why this matters

Registered, low-cost training options make this a strong practical fit for cognitive-health prevention.

Key caution

The trial adds stronger causal evidence, but sample size, setting, and follow-up still matter before generalizing widely.

Cognitive vs mind-motor training in community-dwelling elders