Simple balance and touch exercises may help aging brains stay sharp
NCT ID NCT07466615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether sensory integration training—exercises that stimulate balance, body awareness, and touch—can improve thinking, quality of life, and social participation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Forty participants aged 65–85 will be assigned to either sensory training or aerobic walking for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and daily function to see if this non-drug approach offers benefits.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Sensory integration training (balance, body awareness, and touch exercises) and aerobic exercise (walking program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment stay sharper and more socially active.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is non-invasive, but benefits may be modest or not last long-term.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Isparta Şehir Hastanesi
Isparta, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
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