Walking and memory games may boost brain power in older cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07390045

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a walking program and cognitive rehabilitation exercises can improve memory and thinking in people aged 65 and older who have finished cancer treatment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: exercise only, cognitive training only, both, or usual care. The goal is to see if these activities help with attention and mental clarity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise program (walking) and cognitive rehabilitation (memory and attention training)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older cancer survivors with memory and thinking problems.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if the interventions will work.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Motor Activity neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Rochester
RECRUITING

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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