4-Year study tests if puzzles and zumba can slow aging

NCT ID NCT06376656

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sunway University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether regular cognitive activities (like video games and book clubs) and physical exercises (like walking and Zumba) can slow down age-related decline in thinking and physical health. Researchers are following 400 healthy Malaysian adults aged 60 and older for four years. They will measure changes in memory, brain scans, and other health markers to see if these activities make a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive stimulation and physical activity sessions
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that regular cognitive and physical activities help older adults maintain mental and physical function longer.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. The interventions are time-intensive, and long-term adherence may be low.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Depression Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING COGNITIVE DECLINE ELDERLY INTERVENTION STUDY PHYSICAL DECLINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sunway University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia

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