Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 3:45 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-10 @ 7:26 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06459492
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-14
First Post:
2024-05-19
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Puzzle Game Strategy on Older Adults
Sponsor:
Organization:
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