Simple exercise combo may sharpen mind and body in seniors with memory concerns
NCT ID NCT07278141
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether adding dual-task activities (like walking while talking) to resistance training improves physical fitness, eye movements, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Sixty-six participants will be assigned to resistance training alone, resistance plus dual tasks, or standard care for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in balance, grip strength, memory, and attention before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance exercise training combined with dual-task activities
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment maintain physical function and thinking skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, but improvements may be modest or not last long-term.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arica- Chile y Valencia -España
Arica, Arica y Parinacota Region, 1000000, Chile
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Valencia-Spain
Valencia, Valencia, 46001, Spain
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