Exercise may boost brain health in seniors with memory concerns

NCT ID NCT02737878

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether different types of exercise can improve thinking and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a condition that can lead to dementia. 226 participants did aerobic training, resistance training, or both for six months. The goal was to see if exercise could help slow or reverse memory decline.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise (aerobic and resistance training)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that specific types of exercise help slow or improve memory and thinking problems in older adults at risk for dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results may not apply to everyone. Exercise benefits can vary, and the study was done in a specific community setting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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