Can writing boost your brain health? UCLA study seeks seniors
NCT ID NCT05524597
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looks at how writing about your experiences can change your brain and body. Healthy adults aged 65 and older will write once a week for 6 weeks and complete online surveys. Participants also visit UCLA twice for a brain scan (fMRI), a blood sample, and more questionnaires. The goal is to understand the effects of writing on stress, social connections, and memory.
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Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
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