Can a supplement boost mobility and brain power in frail seniors?

NCT ID NCT06027554

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a daily MitoQ supplement for 12 weeks can improve blood vessel function, walking speed, and thinking skills in frail older adults aged 65-80. Researchers will measure changes in blood flow, cognitive tests, and physical performance. The trial involves 60 participants and compares MitoQ to a placebo.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MitoQ (mitoquinone mesylate) supplement

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help frail older adults move better and think more clearly.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase trial with only 60 people. The supplement may not work better than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UConn Health

    RECRUITING

    Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

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