Creatine and lifting weights: a new hope for aging brains?
NCT ID NCT06948149
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This 26-week study tests whether taking creatine daily and doing resistance training (weightlifting) can improve thinking, memory, and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Two hundred participants aged 60+ will be randomly assigned to creatine or placebo, combined with either weightlifting or balance/stretching classes. Researchers will measure changes in working memory, reaction time, and other cognitive skills before and after the program.
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Western University
RECRUITINGLondon, Ontario, N6E 1Z6, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
creatine monohydrate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to slow cognitive decline and improve physical function in older adults with mild memory problems.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of creatine for brain health are still unproven, and the study relies on cognitive tests that may not capture real-world improvements.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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