Virtual reality treadmill may boost brain and body in seniors at risk of dementia
NCT ID NCT07223905
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining walking on a treadmill with virtual reality challenges can improve both movement and thinking in older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). Ten participants will do 18 sessions over six weeks, either with VR or standard treadmill training. The goal is to see if this approach can boost gait speed and cognitive function, potentially delaying dementia.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality treadmill training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve mobility and thinking in older adults at risk of dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is also time-intensive and may not be practical for all older adults.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States