Buddy up! can partner workouts boost brain and bond in dementia?
NCT ID NCT06584110
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 16-week partner exercise program called BUDPA for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. The program involves group workouts and at-home practice, aiming to improve thinking, mood, and the relationship between the pair. Researchers will track 236 dyads across community centers in Hong Kong to see if this buddy system helps both members live better with dementia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Buddy-Up Dyadic Physical Activity (BUDPA) program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, social way to help people with dementia and their caregivers feel better physically and emotionally, and strengthen their relationship.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The program is 16 weeks long, and it's unclear if benefits will last or apply to all types of dementia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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