Walking may boost brain health in overweight adults, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07425093

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Amasya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week walking program could change brain structure in 22 overweight adults who also had headaches. Participants either followed a diet plus walking or diet alone. Researchers measured brain gray and white matter volumes with MRI scans before and after the program. The goal was to see if exercise-related fat loss might benefit the brain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Walking exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple walking helps preserve or improve brain structure in people who are overweight.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed study with only 22 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and it only looks at short-term changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Headache headache disorder Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Sedentary Behavior Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BODY FAT PERCENTAGE BRAIN GREY MATTER BRAIN WHITE MATTER HEADACHE OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Amasya Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Training and Research Hospital

Amasya, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kolmed Hospital

Amasya, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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