A brain health bootcamp for seniors: could group classes ward off dementia?

NCT ID NCT05529706

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Posit Science Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a 12-week group program designed to help adults aged 65 and older address modifiable risk factors for dementia, such as high blood pressure and cognitive decline. Participants meet weekly for an hour to learn about brain health and practice evidence-based lifestyle changes. The study aims to see if the program is acceptable, feasible, and shows early promise before moving to a larger trial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a 12-week group-based brain health program covering dementia risk factors and behavior change
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a scalable, community-based approach to reduce dementia risk in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not translate to larger populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

YMCA of San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94105, United States

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