Scientific Validation
Cognitive Assessment Battery (CAB)®
Scientific Peer-reviewed Publications using CogniFit’s CAB.
Personalized and gamified auditory-cognitive training improves naturalistic speech-in-noise comprehension in older adults with hearing loss
Ockelmann, J., Scherpiet, S., Stropahl, M. & Giroud, N. (2025). Personalized and gamified auditory-cognitive training improves naturalistic speech-in-noise comprehension in older adults with hearing loss. npj Sci. Learn. 10, 80. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-025-00369-4
Effects of (poly)phenol-rich cranberry on mental health in university students: the CRANMOOD randomised controlled trial
Kamarunzaman, N. N. Z., Le Sayec, M., Li, Y., Cheok, A., Wu, H., Zhang, Z., Xu, Y., Mesnage, R., Dalrymple, K., Pariante, C. M., Borsini, A., Vauzour, D., Bajka, B., & Rodriguez-Mateos, A. (2026). Effects of (poly)phenol-rich cranberry on mental health in university students: The CRANMOOD randomised controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2026.106677
Association Between Mineral Intake and Cognitive Performance in Spanish Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Tomé-Fernández, M., Martín-Manchado, L., Sánchez-Sansegundo, M., Zaragoza-Martí, A., Azorín-López, J., & Hurtado-Sánchez, J. A. (2026). Association Between Mineral Intake and Cognitive Performance in Spanish Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients, 18(7), 1129. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071129
Acute Effects of Combined and Isolated Caffeine and Theanine Supplementation on Physical and Cognitive Performance in Competitive Athletes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
Tuncer, S. Y., Ozdenk, S., Yildirim, U. C., Erkan, D., Sari, C., Gundem, M. C., Sar, H., Yilmaz, B., Karakulak, I., & Akca, F. (2026). Acute effects of combined and isolated caffeine and theanine supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in competitive athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. Frontiers in Nutrition, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1751673
Effects of a Mediterranean Diet-Based Program on Cognitive Decline: Non-Blinded Non-Randomized controlled Trial of the CESPORT Program
Olmos, J. C. C., Hernández, M. M., Garrido, Á. A., Salinas, J. A., & Díaz-Pérez, M. (2026). Effects of a Mediterranean Diet-Based Program on Cognitive Decline: Non-Blinded Non-Randomized controlled Trial of the CESPORT Program. Nutrients, 18(7), 1073. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071073
Improvements in cognitive and health assessment in people older than 60 years through cognitive training with the CogniFit app
Carmona-Torres, J. M., Mazoteras-Pardo, V., Santacruz-Salas, E., Cobo-Cuenca, A. I., Barroso-Corroto, E., Rodríguez-Cañamero, S., & Laredo-Aguilera, J. A. (2026). Improvements in cognitive and health assessment in people older than 60 years through cognitive training with the CogniFit app. SAGE Open, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251405342
Chronic Insomnia and Cognitive Functioning Among Older Adults
By using the CogniFit assessment of cognitive skills, this study implies that insomnia may have detrimental effects on some cognitive functions in healthy older adults.
Haimov I, Hanuka E, Horowitz Y. - Chronic insomnia and cognitive functioning among older adults - Behavioural sleep medicine 2008; 6:32-54.
Short-term exposure to indoor PM2.5 in office buildings and cognitive performance in adults: An intervention study
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Zhou, J., Wang, H., Huebner, G., Zeng, Y., Pei, Z., & Ucci, M. (2023). Short-term exposure to indoor PM2.5 in office buildings and cognitive performance in adults: An intervention study. Building and Environment, 110078
Job burnout, cognitive functioning, and Brainderived neurotrophic factor expression among hospital Mexican nurse
Cortés-Álvarez, N. Y., Lara-Morales, A., Bautista-Rodríguez, E., Marmolejo-Murillo, L. G., Jiménez, A. D., Hernández, L. a. V., Moya, M. F., & Vuelvas-Olmos, C. R. (2024). Job burnout, cognitive functioning, and Brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression among hospital Mexican nurses. PloS One, 19(5), e0304092. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304092
Cognitive training at home for clinically defined insomnia: effects on sleep and psychological functioning
Tapia, J. L., Duñabeitia, J. A., & Puertas, F. J. (2026). Cognitive training at home for clinically defined insomnia: Effects on sleep and psychological functioning. Frontiers in Digital Health, 8, 1725773. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2026.1725773
Heart rate variability, electrodermal activity and cognition in adults: Association with short-term indoor PM2.5 exposure in a real-world intervention study
Zhou, J., Huebner, G., Liu, K. Y., & Ucci, M. (2024). Heart rate variability, electrodermal activity and cognition in adults: Association with short-term indoor PM2.5 exposure in a real-world intervention study. Environmental Research, 120245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.120245
Cognitive decline monitoring through a web-based application
Sánchez-Vincitore, L. V., Cubilla-Bonnetier, D., Marte-Santana, H., and Duñabeitia, J. A. (2023) Cognitive decline monitoring through a web-based application. Front. Aging Neurosci. 15:1212496. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1212496
Initial Adaptation of the General Cognitive Assessment Battery by Cognifit for Bulgarian Older Adults
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Yaneva, A., Massaldjieva, R., & Mateva, N. (2021). Initial Adaptation of the General Cognitive Assessment Battery by CognifitTM for Bulgarian Older Adults. Experimental Aging Research, 48(4), 336–350. https://doi.org/10.1080/0361073x.2021.1981096
The Potential Mediating Role of Good Mental Health on the Relationship Between Low Physical Activity and High Screen Time with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents
Caamaño-Navarrete, F., Arriagada-Hernández, C., Lagos-Hernández, R., Fuentes-Vilugrón, G., Jara-Tomckowiack, L., Sandoval-Obando, E., Contreras-Díaz, G., Jerez-Mayorga, D., Hernández-Mosqueira, C., & Delgado-Floody, P. (2025). The Potential Mediating Role of Good Mental Health on the Relationship Between Low Physical Activity and High Screen Time with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents. Children, 12(10), 1402. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12101402
Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents
Caamaño-Navarrete, F., del-Cuerpo, I., Arriagada-Hernández, C., Cresp-Barria, M., Hernández-Mosqueira, C., Contreras-Díaz, G., Valdés-Badilla, P., Jerez-Mayorga, D., & Delgado-Floody, P. (2025). Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents. Children, 12(3), 268. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12030268
Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life.
Caamaño-Navarrete, F., Arriagada-Hernández, C., Jara-Tomckowiack, L., Hernandez-Martinez, J., Valdés-Badilla, P., Contreras-Díaz, G., Del-Cuerpo, I., & Delgado-Floody, P. (2024). Association Between Screen Time and Lifestyle Parameters with Executive Functions in Chilean Children and Adolescents: Potential Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life. Children, 12(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010002
Transforming linguistic research from traditional desktops to virtual environments
Rocabado, F., Muntini, L., Jubran, O. F., Lachmann, T., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2025). Transforming language research from classic desktops to virtual environments. Scientific Reports, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08319-1
Predicting Individual Differences in Response to Sleep Loss: Application of Current Techniques
Pilot fatigue represents one of the top problems and threats to the safety and effectiveness of military and civil transportation. The US navy uses a CogniFit cognitive assessment to predict cognitive fatigue in pilot and decrease fatigue's negative impact on safety.
Joseph F.Chandler, Richard D. Arnold, Jeffrey B. Phillips, Ashley E. Turnmire - Predicting individual differences in response to sleep loss: application of current techniques - Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine - September 2013; 84(9):927-37
The Influence of Healthy Habits on Cognitive Functions in a Group of Hemodialysis Patients
Olczyk, P., Jerzak, P., Letachowicz, K., Gołębiowski, T., Krajewska, M., & Kusztal, M. (2023). The Influence of Healthy Habits on Cognitive Functions in a Group of Hemodialysis Patients. Journal Of Clinical Medicine, 12(5), 2042. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12052042
Environment Context Variability and Incidental Word Learning: A Virtual Reality Study
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Rocabado, F., González Alonso, J., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2022). Environment Context Variability and Incidental Word Learning: A Virtual Reality Study. Brain Sciences, 12(11), 1516. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12111516
Impact of Personal Cooling on Performance, Comfort and Heat Strain of Healthcare Workers in PPE, a Study From West Africa
Bonell, A., Nadjm, B., Samateh, T., Badjie, J., Perry-Thomas, R., Forrest, K., Prentice, A. M., & Maxwell, N. (2021). Impact of personal cooling on performance, comfort and heat strain of healthcare workers in PPE, a study from West Africa. Frontiers in Public Health, 9 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.712481
Effects of cranberry (poly)phenols on mental health in university students: the CRANMOOD randomized controlled trial
Kamarunzaman, N. N. Z., Sayec, M. L., Li, Y., Wu, H., Mesnage, R., Dalrymple, K., Halket, J., Caldwell, A., Borsini, A., Pariante, C., Vauzour, D., Gall, G. L., Bajka, B., & Rodriguez-Mateos, A. (2024). Effects of cranberry (poly)phenols on mental health in university students: the CRANMOOD randomized controlled trial. Proceedings Of The Nutrition Society, 83(OCE4). https://doi.org/10.1017/s0029665124005172
A Holistic approach to assess older adults’ wellness using e-health technologies
The CogniFit computerized neuropsychological evaluation was successfully validated in a holistic e-health model of cognitive, physiological and functional wellness in older adults.
Thompson HJ, Demiris G, Rue T, Shatil E, Wilamowska K, Zaslavsky O, Reeder B. - Telemedicine Journal and E-health Date and Volume: 2011 Dec;17(10):794-800. Epub 2011 Oct 19.
Influence of Executive Function Training on BMI, Food Choice, and Cognition in Children with Obesity: Results from the TOuCH Study
Luis-Ruiz, S., Sánchez-Castañeda, C., Garolera, M., Miserachs-González, S., Ramón-Krauel, M., Lerín, C., Sánchez, C. T., Miró, N., Martínez, S. G., & Jurado, M. Á. (2023). Influence of executive function training on BMI, food choice, and cognition in children with obesity: results from the TOUCH study. Brain Sciences, 13(2), 346. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13020346
Effects of high-intensity interval training on different health outcomes among high school students in southern Brazil: Protocol for a cluster-randomized trial
Oleiro, V., Alexandrino, E. G., Rodrigues, Y. G., Almeida, B. P., Freitas, M. P. S., Volz, P. M., Castro, Y. M., Zabisky, C., Corrêa, L. Q., Rodrigues, R., Silva, M. P., Costa, E. C., Del Vecchio, F. B., & Dumith, S. C. (2025). Effects of high-intensity interval training on different health outcomes among high school students in southern Brazil: Protocol for a cluster-randomized trial. Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde, 30, e0393. https://doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.30e0393i
Characterizing Focused Attention and Working Memory Using EEG
In this study, researchers were able to detect focused attention and working memory, measured through the CogniFit evaluation, using EEG signals. The approach aims to bring advances in the field of adaptive learning.
Mohamed, Z., el Halaby, M., Said, T., Shawky, D., & Badawi, A. (2018). Characterizing Focused Attention and Working Memory Using EEG. Sensors, 18(11), 3743. https://doi.org/10.3390/s18113743
Assessing Inhibitory Control in the RealWorld Is Virtually Possible: A Virtual Reality Demonstration
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Rocabado, F., Duñabeitia, J.A. (2022) Assessing Inhibitory Control in the Real World Is Virtually Possible: A Virtual Reality Demonstration. Behav. Sci., 12, 444. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs12110444
Memory function performance in individuals classified as overweight, obese, and normal weight
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Berbegal M, Tomé M, Sánchez-SanSegundo M, Zaragoza-Martí A and Hurtado-Sánchez JA (2022) Memory function performance in individuals classified as overweight, obese, and normal weight. Front. Nutr. 9:932323. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.932323
Assessing the Stability of Cognitive and Attentional Computerized Tests: A Test-Retest Reliability Study
Lira-Delcore, A., Tapia, J. L., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2025). Assessing the Stability of Cognitive and Attentional Computerized Tests: A Test-Retest Reliability Study. Psychologica, 68, e068007. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_68_7
Cognitive Functioning and Its Relationship with Self-Stigma in Men with HIV Who Have Sex with Men: The Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life
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Ruiz-Robledillo, N., Clement-Carbonell, V., Ferrer-Cascales, R., Portilla-Tamarit, I., Alcocer-Bruno, C., & Gabaldón-Bravo, E. (2021). Cognitive Functioning and Its Relationship with Self-Stigma in Men with HIV Who Have Sex with Men: The Mediating Role of Health-Related Quality of Life. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Volume 14, 2103–2114. https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s332494
Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study
Caamaño-Navarrete, F., Arriagada-Hernández, C., Fuentes-Vilugrón, G., Jara-Tomckowiack, L., Levin-Catrilao, A., Del Val Martín, P., Muñoz-Troncoso, F., & Delgado-Floody, P. (2024). Healthy lifestyle related to executive Functions in Chilean University Students: a pilot study. Healthcare, 12(10), 1022. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12101022
The Effect of Video Games on Cognitive Functions among Students at Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Alahmed, E., Almalik, L., Almutair, L., Aldael, S., Almuzaini, M., & Eldeen, A. S. S. (2025). The Effect of Video Games on Cognitive Functions among Students at Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Scientia. Technology, Science and Society, 2(11), 71-83. https://doi.org/10.59324/stss.2025.2(11).07
Movement‐based cognitive training does not significantly shorten the learning curve for acquiring arthroscopic basic skills
Alt, P. S., Hamacher, D., Anetzberger, H., & Becker, R. (2024). Movement‐based cognitive training does not significantly shorten the learning curve for acquiring arthroscopic basic skills. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.12351
Driving Safety: Investigating the Cognitive Foundations of Accident Prevention
Tapia, J. L., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2023). Driving safety: Investigating the cognitive foundations of accident prevention. Heliyon, e21355 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21355
Shifting perceptions and emotional responses to autonomous vehicles using simulated experiences
Tapia, J. L., Sánchez-Borda, D., Iniesta, C., Badea, F., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2023). Shifting perceptions and emotional responses to autonomous vehicles using simulated experiences. Behavioral sciences, 14(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14010029
Cognitive fitness of Post-Retirement employees in control room settings
Damayanti, K. A., Widyanti, A., Sari, H., & Yassierli. (2023). Cognitive fitness of Post-Retirement employees in control room settings. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 12(5), 274. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2023-0143
Cognitive estimation of speed, movement and time across the lifespan
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Tapia, J. L., Rocabado, F., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2022). Cognitive estimation of speed, movement and time across the lifespan. Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 21(1), 010. https://doi.org/10.31083/j.jin2101010
The Cognitive Profile of Intellectual Giftedness
Asensio, D., Fernández-Mera, A., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2023). The Cognitive Profile of Intellectual Giftedness. International Journal of Educational Psychology, 1(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.17583/ijep.11828
Intelligence subcomponents and their relationship to general knowledge
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Buades-Sitjar, F., & Duñabeitia, J. A. (2022). Intelligence subcomponents and their relationship to general knowledge. Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science
Cognitive Dysfunction and Learning Implications in Medical Students With Depressive Symptoms: Electrophysiological Evidence From P300 Event-Related Potentials
Martínez-Tapia, R. J., Martínez-Zarraluqui, A., Guízar-Sánchez, D., & Sampieri-Cabrera, R. (2025). Cognitive Dysfunction and Learning Implications in Medical Students With Depressive Symptoms: Electrophysiological Evidence From P300 Event-Related Potentials. Cureus, 17(12), e99806. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99806
Epicatechin-Enriched Cacao Subproducts Improve Cognition in Older Subjects: Proof of Concept
Nájera, N., Munguía, L., Ortiz, M., Villarreal, F., Martínez-Meza, Y., Gómez-Cotero, A., & Ceballos, G. (2025). Epicatechin-Enriched Cacao Subproducts Improve Cognition in Older Subjects: Proof of Concept. Journal Of Mind And Medical Sciences, 12(2), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmms12020041
Investigation of cognitive, psychological and physical factors affecting academic performance of university students by principal component analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic
Öztürk, B., Büyükeri̇K, B. B. U., Akarsu, R. B. U., & Çeli̇K, Y. B. Ü. (2022). Investigation of cognitive, psychological and physical factors affecting academic performance of university students by principal component analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1091095
Effect of Trataka on selected psychomotor abilities of FemaleAthletes
Ghosal, A., & Kabi, S. (2024). Effect of Trataka on selected psychomotor abilities of FemaleAthletes. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 7(8), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.48165/irjay.2024.70801
Memory phases: The process of memory and remembering
Арипова, Д. В. (2024) ФАЗЫ ПАМЯТИ: ПРОЦЕСС ЗАПОМИНАНИЯ И ВОСПОМИНАНИЯ. Oriental Art and Culture, 5(6), 622-626.
How Long Is Too Long? Effects of Mobile Game Duration on Stress and Cognitive Function by Gender
Ajjimaporn, A., Buaprapahn, P., Senwandee, P., Sirisoonthorn, N., Chalermthamrong, P., & Ramyarangsi, P. (2026). How Long Is Too Long? Effects of Mobile Game Duration on Stress and Cognitive Function by Gender. International Journal Of Exercise Science, 19(5), 5003. https://doi.org/10.70252/ijes2026503
Transcranial Photobiomodulation as an Adjunctive Therapy for Persistent Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Psychotherapy, EMDR, and/or SSRI Treatment: A Case Series
Jamail, J., & Fuller, L. (2025) Transcranial Photobiomodulation as an Adjunctive Therapy for Persistent Anxiety and Depression in Patients Undergoing Psychotherapy, EMDR, and/or SSRI Treatment: A Case Series. EXPLORE. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2025.103228
Development of balance and inhibition of return in footbal: Theoretical and practical insights
Tudor, V., Galaman, A. M., Predoiu, A., Mănescu, D. C., Vărzaru, C., & Mujea, A. M. (2025). Development of balance and inhibition of return in footbal: Theoretical and practical insights. Discobolul Phys. Educ. Sport Kinetotherapy J., 64(3), 165-182. https://doi.org/10.35189/dpeskj.2025.64.3.2
Improvement of the Cognitive Abilities in a Chronic Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Moderate Depression Case using a Novel Integrated Approach: The Cognitome Program
Mohita, S. (2024). Improvement of the Cognitive Abilities in a Chronic Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Moderate Depression Case using a Novel Integrated Approach: The Cognitome Program. Journal Of Neuroscience And Neurological Disorders, 8(2), 069-089. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jnnd.1001100
Rethinking Driving Assessment: A Hypothesis-Driven Proposal for Cognitive Evaluation
Tapia & Duñabeitia (2023) Rethinking Driving Assessment: A Hypothesis-Driven Proposal for Cognitive Evaluation, OBM Neurobiology; 7(4): 187; doi:10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2304187.
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