Cognition ImprovementNCT07128498
Tinkering to Flex Ur Brain (Tinker-FUN): A Cognitive Flexibility Pilot Program for Community Dwelling Older Adults
A study testing Tinker-Fun in people with Cognition Improvement, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The Tinker-FUN program is a cognitive flexibility intervention designed to help older adults adapt to aging and live independently. While cognitive training is an effective way to mitigate cognitive decline, current methods do not focus on cognitive flexibility, an essential aspect of managing daily activities as one… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cognition Improvement
- What is being tested?
- Tinker-Fun
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2026to 31 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 85 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Mini MoCA Score >12
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed or self-reported cognitive impairment
- Diagnosed or self-reported psychiatric disorders
- Diagnosed or self-reported neurological disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The Tinker-FUN program is a cognitive flexibility intervention designed to help older adults adapt to aging and live independently. While cognitive training is an effective way to mitigate cognitive decline, current methods do not focus on cognitive flexibility, an essential aspect of managing daily activities as one ages. The intervention aims to address this gap by offering engaging tinkering activities designed for older adults. Before expanding to a larger clinical trial, the current proposal seeks to test its feasibility among community-dwelling older adults in US.
- Conditions
- Cognition Improvement
- Being tested
- Tinker-Fun
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Cognition, Cognitive Flexibility
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tinker-FunBehavioural
A cognitive flexibility intervention revolves around a hands-on experience where participants design and build a craft or device. The process emphasizes active learning through observing, exploring, t
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker-FUN | Experimental | Intervention arm utilizing the Tinker-FUN program Receives: Behavioral: Tinker-Fun |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery Composite Score
This score represents an overall measure of cognitive ability and is derived from the cognitive measures from the NIH Toolbox.
Measured: From Baseline to the end of the intervention 3 months later.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Task Switching Paradigm Score
The Task Switching Paradigm measures cognitive flexibility.
Measured: Baseline to the end of the 3 month intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Aug 2025
- Study start2 Feb 2026
- Primary completion31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cognition ImprovementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of FloridaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Chien-Te Wu, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Florida
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07128498
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202500918
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: IPD will not be included in the data sets which will be analyzed for this study. Published data will comprise of summery scores and other statistical elements not individual level data.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Tinkering to Flex Ur Brain (Tinker-FUN): A Cognitive Flexibility Pilot Program for Community Dwelling Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07128498
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202500918
- Conditions
- Cognition Improvement
- Keywords
- Older Adults, Cognition, Cognitive Flexibility
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The Tinker-FUN program is a cognitive flexibility intervention designed to help older adults adapt to aging and live independently. While cognitive training is an effective way to mitigate cognitive decline, current methods do not focus on cognitive flexibility, an essential aspect of managing daily activities as one ages. The intervention aims to address this gap by offering engaging tinkering activities designed for older adults. Before expanding to a larger clinical trial, the current proposal seeks to test its feasibility among community-dwelling older adults in US.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker-FUN | Experimental | Behavioral: Tinker-FunIntervention arm utilizing the Tinker-FUN program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Mini MoCA Score >12
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed or self-reported cognitive impairment
- Diagnosed or self-reported psychiatric disorders
- Diagnosed or self-reported neurological disorders
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tinker-FunA cognitive flexibility intervention revolves around a hands-on experience where participants design and build a craft or device. The process emphasizes active learning through observing, exploring, t | Behavioural | Tinker-FUN |
Primary outcome
NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery Composite Score
Time frame: From Baseline to the end of the intervention 3 months later.
This score represents an overall measure of cognitive ability and is derived from the cognitive measures from the NIH Toolbox.
1 secondary outcome
Task Switching Paradigm Score
Time frame: Baseline to the end of the 3 month intervention.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. IPD will not be included in the data sets which will be analyzed for this study. Published data will comprise of summery scores and other statistical elements not individual level data.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Chien-Te Wu, PhD principal investigator
University of Florida
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tinker-Fun in people with Cognition Improvement, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery Composite Score (time frame: From Baseline to the end of the intervention 3 months later.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Aug 2026.