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ArticlePsychiatry investigation2025

Effectiveness of a Karaoke-Based Digital Therapeutic in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized, 12-Week Pilot Trial.

Sunghwan Kim, Sheng-Min Wang, Dong Woo Kang, Suhyung Kim, Eunsung Song, Ji Hyun Yi, Jin-Hyuk Hong, Tae Kim, Tae-Hyun Ji, Hyun Kook Lim

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Sunghwan KimDepartment of Psychiatry, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sheng-Min WangDepartment of Psychiatry, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Dong Woo KangDepartment of Psychiatry, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Suhyung KimDepartment of Psychiatry, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Eunsung SongSchool of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Ji Hyun YiSchool of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Jin-Hyuk HongSchool of Integrated Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Tae KimDepartment of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Tae-Hyun JiAifric Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Kook LimDepartment of Psychiatry, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism R2022020030
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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a karaoke-based digital therapeutic program (CogniSong) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

methodsIn a 12-week single-center, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial, 36 patients with MCI were randomly assigned to either the CogniSong digital therapeutics (DTx) group (n=18) or standard treatment group (n=18). The intervention group underwent daily 30-minute karaoke game-based cognitive training sessions via a mobile application. The primary outcome was the change in Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) total score from baseline to week 12. Secondary outcomes included RBANS subdomain index scores, the Seoul-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, and Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes.

resultsThe DTx group showed a significantly greater improvement in RBANS total score compared to standard treatment group (mean change +5.9 points vs. -0.2 points, p=0.041). However, there were no significant between-group differences in RBANS subdomain scores or secondary outcomes such as daily functioning, mood, neuropsychiatric symptoms, or global clinical status.

conclusionIn this randomized controlled trial, a karaoke-based DTx appeared feasible and effective in enhancing global cognition in MCI. The findings support its potential as a complementary intervention for cognitive improvement in MCI patients.

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Cognitive trainingDigital therapeuticsMild cognitive impairmentMusic-based cognitive trainingRandomized controlled trial

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PMCPMC12699044

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