Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Digital Cognitive Training in Parkinson’s Disease With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study
10.14802/jmd.25135
- Author:
Dongje LEE
1
;
Hang-Rai KIM
;
Yu Jeong PARK
;
Yisuh AHN
;
Daeho LEE
;
Jungyeun LEE
;
Su Jin CHUNG
;
Seung Yeon KIM
;
Yeji HWANG
;
Ji Young YUN
;
Jin Whan CHO
;
Kyum-Yil KWON
;
Seong-Beom KOH
;
Sung Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Rowan, Cheonan, Korea
- Publication Type:12
- From:Journal of Movement Disorders
2026;19(1):76-80
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:Cognitive impairment is common in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and few pharmacological options are available for treating this condition. We evaluated the effects of a digital cognitive training program (SUPERBRAIN), which was previously shown to be effective in populations at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, on cognitive function in individuals with PD.
Methods:Twenty-three individuals with PD and mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI) from four clinics were randomized to the intervention (n=16) or control (n=7) groups. The intervention group completed a 12-week, home-based, tablet-based cognitive training program (25–30 min/day, 7 days/week). Cognitive outcomes were assessed using the Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery pre- and post-intervention.
Results:The adherence rate was 79.36%. The intervention group showed significant improvements in the Seoul Verbal Learning Test (SVLT) delayed recall and the Controlled Oral Word Association Test, while no changes were observed in the control group. Analysis of covariance confirmed greater SVLT improvement in the intervention group (F statistic=7.15, p=0.015, partial η2=0.28).
Conclusion:SUPERBRAIN is feasible and can improve cognitive function in individuals with PD-MCI.
