Can a Goal-Setting exercise program help black adults stay sharp?

NCT ID NCT06769022

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Boulder Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a goals-based exercise program designed for Black adults aged 45-65 who are not very active. The program aimed to see if it could help people exercise more and learn what they liked or didn't like about it. Researchers worked with a community group to make the program culturally relevant. The study was small, with 21 participants, and focused on whether the program was practical and acceptable, not on proving it prevents cognitive decline.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Goal-setting and exercise intensity program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a tailored exercise program that helps Black adults stay active and potentially slow cognitive decline.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. It tested whether the program was acceptable, not whether it actually prevents cognitive decline.

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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.

COGNITIVE DECLINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aurora Center for Active Adults

Aurora, Colorado, 80011, United States
Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center

Denver, Colorado, 80207, United States
University of Colorado at Boulder

Boulder, Colorado, 80309, United States

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