Tai chi for brain health: study aims to personalize exercise for memory loss

NCT ID NCT07608510

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lidian Chen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at 150 older adults with mild cognitive impairment who already practice Tai Chi regularly. Researchers want to see if a computer model can predict who gets the most cognitive benefit and what dose works best. It's an observational study, meaning no one is assigned to Tai Chi—it just observes existing habits to validate a prediction tool.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 24-form Simplified Tai Chi (observational, not assigned)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors personalize Tai Chi recommendations for elderly with mild cognitive impairment, improving cognitive benefits.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a trial of a new treatment. It only validates an existing model, so it won't prove Tai Chi works—just who might benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

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MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI)

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