Brain training through walking: a new study for healthy aging
NCT ID NCT06507137
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how walking with special visual patterns affects the brain in healthy older adults. Participants will walk on a treadmill while following visual cues, and researchers will measure brain activity and walking patterns. The goal is to understand how different types of cues might help maintain motor control and brain health as we age.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better exercise programs to maintain mobility and brain health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no direct health intervention. Results may not lead to practical changes or apply to people with health conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Egas Moniz School of Health and Science
Almada, Monte de Caparica, 2829-699, Portugal
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