Exercise may sharpen memory in adults who endured childhood trauma

NCT ID NCT05972265

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether moderate exercise can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in middle-aged adults (40–60 years old) who experienced abuse or neglect as children and now have cognitive complaints. Participants will do either moderate or light cycling in the lab, then some will follow a 9-week home exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in memory and thinking tests over the study period.

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Active substance: moderate intensity exercise (cycling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help middle-aged adults with a history of childhood trauma protect their memory and thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program is short (9 weeks), and any benefits might not last.

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University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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