Planning your walks might sharpen your mind, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07447401

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Greensboro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether making weekly action plans for physical activity helps inactive older adults (60+) become more active and improve their memory and thinking. 148 participants will wear Fitbits for 9 months and complete brain games on their phones. Researchers compare three planning styles to see which works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioural intervention (action planning for physical activity)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple trial-and-error planning approach helps older adults become more active and potentially improve their thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral study. Results may not apply to all older adults, and improvements in cognition may be modest or not sustained.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Habits Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITION HABITS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27412, United States

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