Exercise and bilingualism may boost brain health in older adults

NCT ID NCT07443189

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Agder Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether regular exercise and speaking two languages can help older adults keep their language skills and thinking abilities. 233 healthy but inactive older adults took part in a 26-week home-based high-intensity interval training program. Researchers measured fitness, language tasks, and cognitive function before and after the program to see if exercise made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that regular exercise helps maintain language skills and thinking speed in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is an observational and early-stage intervention study. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercise program may be hard to stick with long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Language

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS COGNITIVE DECLINE HEALTHY AGEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Agder

Kristiansand, 4614, Norway
University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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