Step and think: new combo exercise boosts body and brain in seniors with diabetes
NCT ID NCT07330700
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a marching exercise combined with mental tasks (like counting backwards) can improve physical performance, thinking, and heart health in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Sixty participants were split into two groups: one did the combined exercise and cognitive training, while the other received usual care. Researchers measured balance, strength, walking ability, and heart rate variability before and after the program to see if the combo approach works better than standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- marching exercise combined with cognitive training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, safe exercise program to help older adults with type 2 diabetes improve their physical fitness, thinking skills, and heart health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise is low-risk, but benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chonticha Kaewjoho
Phayao, 56000, Thailand
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