Can a simple walking program boost brain health in older latinos?

NCT ID NCT05030948

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 3-month walking program for Spanish-speaking Latinos aged 55 and older with mild cognitive impairment. Participants walked in groups twice a week, then received motivational phone calls for another 3 months. Researchers measured changes in physical activity, thinking skills, heart health, and sleep over a year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tiempo Juntos walking program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older Latinos with mild memory problems stay active and potentially slow cognitive decline.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but it was small (234 participants) and focused on a specific group, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may be modest and hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction insomnia Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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