AI chatbot aims to boost brain health in seniors through exercise

NCT ID NCT07596082

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-powered chatbot can help adults aged 65 and older start and stick with a personalized exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in cognitive function, like memory and attention, over 24 weeks. Ninety participants will either get the chatbot plus educational materials or just the materials alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
artificial intelligence-supported chatbot
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults stay mentally sharp by encouraging physical activity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects or participant motivation. The chatbot's impact on cognition is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Health Behavior Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Family Medicine

    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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