Family workouts may boost brain power: study tests Mother-Child exercise effects on cognition

NCT ID NCT07677345

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study investigates whether exercising together or separately influences brain function, cognitive performance, mood, and parent-child connection in mother-child pairs. Mothers and their children (ages 4-12) will complete two fitness sessions—one together and one in separate classes—while wearing portable EEG devices to measure brain activity. The goal is to see if community-based brain research is feasible and to inform future family-centered physical activity programs.

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

Active substance: Family-Based Functional Fitness Exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could inform family-centered exercise programs that boost brain, emotional, and social health for both mothers and children.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. Results may not generalize to other families or settings.

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cognitive disorder

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