30 minutes of walking or baduanjin may sharpen the aging brain
NCT ID NCT07678476
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether a single 30-minute session of brisk walking or Baduanjin (a gentle Chinese exercise) can improve inhibitory control—the ability to ignore distractions—in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Forty-five participants will be randomly assigned to walk, do Baduanjin, or rest quietly. Before and after, they will take a Stroop test (a measure of attention and inhibition) and have their brain waves recorded via EEG. The goal is to see if either exercise leads to immediate improvements and what brain changes might explain them.
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise intervention (brisk walking or Baduanjin)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to boost brain function in older adults with cognitive decline.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests only immediate effects, not long-term benefits.
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Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, China