One hard bike ride may boost brain flexibility in seniors

NCT ID NCT07727577

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Colby-Sawyer College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a single 30-minute session of high-intensity interval cycling can improve cognitive flexibility and brain activity in physically active older adults. Participants will complete a thinking test before and after the workout while their brain activity is monitored. The study also asks whether people with higher cardiorespiratory fitness get a bigger brain boost from the exercise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a single session of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a stationary bike
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward exercise strategies to sharpen thinking and brain health in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to less fit or older populations, and any cognitive boost may be short-lived.

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BRAIN ACTIVITY CARDIO RESPIRATORY FITNESS COGNITIVE BENEFITS HEALTHY AGING

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Locations

Colby-Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire, 03257, United States

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