Brain-Body workouts may boost memory in heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT07417748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether special 'kinesthetic brain exercises'—simple movements that connect body and mind—can improve thinking and memory in adults with heart failure. Forty participants aged 30-65 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus these exercises twice a week for 8 weeks, the other gets standard care alone. Researchers will measure cognitive function, quality of life, and a blood marker called BDNF to see if the exercises make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- kinesthetic brain exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help heart failure patients think more clearly and feel better day-to-day.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study (40 people) testing a non-standard exercise program. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises might not produce meaningful cognitive improvements.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University
Izmir, Karsiyaka, Turkey (Türkiye)
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