Brain games plus walking: a new hope for dementia patients?

NCT ID NCT07625241

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Superiore di Sanità Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining mental exercises (cognitive stimulation therapy) with physical activities (motor stimulation) can improve thinking and mobility in people with mild-to-moderate dementia. About 421 participants aged 65 and older will attend 14 sessions over 7 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, walking speed, and daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Motor Stimulation Treatment (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to slow mental and physical decline in people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study without a control group, so results may not prove the treatment works. Benefits may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia "ASL 3 GENOVESE"
RECRUITING

Genova, Genova, 16132, Italy

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