Faith and fitness: can a healthy lifestyle ward off dementia?
NCT ID NCT06741865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can help prevent dementia in adults aged 55 and older. Researchers will track 2,000 participants over three years, measuring memory, thinking skills, and how well people stick to healthy habits. The goal is to find community-friendly ways to keep the brain sharp.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 2,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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55 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Participants must be 55 years of age or older. * Ethnicity: Focused on African American individuals, but not exclusive. * Cognitive Status: Participants must have normal cognitive status, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or subjective cognitive impairment (SCI). * Language: Participants must be fluent in English. * Location: Must reside in the Crenshaw, California area or\* be able to attend study-related activities in this location. \*online access is available for those not in this area. * Willingness to Participate: Participants must be willing to adhere to the study protocol, including attending assessments, participating in interventions, and completing questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive Decline: Diagnosis of dementia or severe cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to participate in the study. * Physical Limitations: Any physical or medical condition that would preclude participation in the lifestyle interventions (e.g., severe mobility issues). * Recent Cancer Diagnosis: Diagnosis of cancer within the last three years, excluding stable cases of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or stable prostate cancer. * Pregnancy: Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period. * Mental Health: Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder that might interfere with participation. * Substance Abuse: Current substance abuse or dependency that could impact participation. * Hearing Impairment: Uncorrected hearing loss that would limit the ability to communicate and participate in the study. * Non-English Speaking: Inability to participate in English-language oral and written cognitive assessments. * Participation in Another Study: Currently enrolled in another clinical trial that could interfere with the INSPIRE Study. * Life expectancy less than 3 years * Unwillingness to share medical and laboratory information.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Crenshaw Christian Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90044, United States
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