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Eating your way to a sharper mind: new study tests diet against dementia

NCT ID NCT06853405

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a program of group nutrition classes, physical activities like walking and gardening, and at-home cognitive training can help prevent cognitive decline in older adults at higher risk for dementia. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 55-85 and track changes in diet, quality of life, and memory complaints over the course of the intervention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
nutrition-based lifestyle intervention (group sessions, cognitive training, clinical nutrition consultations)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, non-drug way to reduce dementia risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (120 people) testing feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and adherence to the program may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognition Disorders cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Memory Disorders dementia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITION DISORDER COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT MEMORY DISORDERS NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto

    RECRUITING

    Porto, 4150-180, Portugal

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  • Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto

    RECRUITING

    Porto, Portugal, 4000-600, Portugal

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

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