Simple Goal-Setting may cut Alzheimer's risk in midlife
NCT ID NCT05980052
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether specific goal-setting techniques can help adults aged 45 to 65 become more physically active and stick with it. Participants are overweight or obese and currently get little exercise. They will receive a behavioral program designed to boost self-regulation and physical activity, with the long-term aim of reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a behavioral program that uses goal-setting techniques to help people become more physically active
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help midlife adults maintain regular physical activity, potentially reducing their risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early proof-of-concept study with a modest sample size, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention focuses on behavior change, which can be difficult to sustain long-term.
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Arizona State University
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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