Exercise may sharpen memory in seniors with mild cognitive decline
NCT ID NCT07644156
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether physical exercise can improve working memory in older women with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will compare the effects of a single exercise session and a 12-week program on memory and muscle strength. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help slow memory loss in aging adults.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 to 95 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>= 65years; 2. Free from major organic diseases or cardiovascular diseases, and showing no contraindications to exercise according to the pre-exercise screening questionnaire developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); 3. Able to communicate effectively and, subject to their condition, cooperate in completing questionnaires and tests; 4. Willing to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Suffering from severe cognitive impairment, mental illness or other neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's dementia, stroke, frontotemporal degeneration, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, etc.), where the condition impairs communication or the ability to follow experimental instructions; 2. Suffering from severe physical injuries that prevent prolonged standing, standing or participation in physical activities; 3. Currently taking, or having taken in the recent past, psychotropic drugs or medications that affect physical mobility; 4. Plans for surgical treatment in the near future (within the next 6 months); 5. Unwillingness to participate in or withdrawal from this study.
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Locations
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Shanghai University of Sport
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China
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