Can online tai chi or mindful movement boost your memory?
NCT ID NCT05217849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three online wellness programs—Tai Chi, a gentle mindful movement class called PLIE, and health education—in 77 adults aged 55 and older with mild memory or cognitive difficulties. The goal was to see if these programs could improve thinking skills, physical function, and brain connectivity. Participants took part from home and traveled to study sites in California for assessments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tai Chi, mindful movement (PLIE), and health education classes
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, home-based programs to help slow memory decline in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 77 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are behavioral, so effects may be modest and not a substitute for medical treatment.
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VA Health Care System
San Francisco, California, 94121, United States