Brain-Body workouts tested for Alzheimer's: a new hope?

NCT ID NCT07163039

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Fenerbahce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether doing physical exercises (like walking and balancing) at the same time as mental tasks (like math or memory games) can improve thinking skills in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Sixty older adults will be randomly assigned to either this dual-task training or standard exercise for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure attention, processing speed, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dual-task motor-cognitive training (physical exercises combined with cognitive tasks like arithmetic and memory recall)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with mild Alzheimer's maintain or improve their attention and thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The improvement may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone with Alzheimer's.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

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ALZHEIMER DISEASE

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