Can dance fitness keep your brain young? new study tests it in older african americans

NCT ID NCT05597124

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a 6-month cardio-dance fitness program can improve brain health and lower Alzheimer's risk in 280 older African Americans (age 60+). Participants will do either dance fitness or strength/flexibility exercises three times a week. Researchers will measure memory, thinking skills, and brain scans to see if aerobic exercise helps more than other types of exercise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: aerobic exercise (cardio-dance fitness)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a specific type of exercise improves brain function and lowers Alzheimer's risk in older African Americans.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 study with 280 participants, so results are preliminary. The exercise program is 6 months long, and benefits may vary by genetics or adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Alzheimer disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING ALZHEIMER DISEASE COGNITIVE CHANGE HEALTHY AGING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark campus
RECRUITING

Newark, New Jersey, 07102, United States

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