Virtual reality treadmill may boost brain and body in seniors at risk of dementia

NCT ID NCT07223905

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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MOTORIC COGNITIVE RISK SYNDROME

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Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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