Exercise plus brain zaps may boost memory in At-Risk seniors
NCT ID NCT05079464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether exercising before a mild brain stimulation session can improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment linked to heart or blood vessel problems. 64 adults aged 50 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham brain stimulation, with or without exercise. The goal is to see if priming the brain with exercise makes the stimulation work better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to boost memory in people with early cognitive decline.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (64 people) testing a combination approach. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or temporary.
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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