Can dance fitness keep your brain young? new study tests it in older african americans
NCT ID NCT05597124
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.
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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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