Creatine and lifting weights: a new hope for fading memories?
NCT ID NCT06948149
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This 26-week study tests whether taking creatine supplements and doing resistance training (weightlifting) can improve thinking, memory, and brain health in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Two hundred participants aged 60+ will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: creatine plus weight training, placebo plus weight training, creatine plus balance/stretching, or placebo plus balance/stretching. Researchers will measure memory, reaction time, and other cognitive skills before and after the program to see if the combination works better than either alone.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
creatine monohydrate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to slow memory decline and improve physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no prior strong evidence for creatine's effect on cognition. The results may show no benefit, and the daily supplement routine may be hard for some to maintain.
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