Brain training plus exercise may slow memory loss, early study suggests
NCT ID NCT05948930
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining brain training with aerobic exercise for 12 weeks can improve brain function in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that can lead to dementia. Researchers will measure changes in brain structure, blood flow, and thinking skills in 90 adults aged 50-80. The goal is to gather data for a larger future trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug approach to slow cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study (90 people) focused on measuring brain changes, not proving clinical benefit. Results may not lead to a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland Baltimore
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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