Ancient poetry, modern hope: memory training trial launches
NCT ID NCT07463391
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 6-month program of reciting Chinese classics can improve memory in people aged 60+ who feel their memory is slipping. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one does the recitation training, the other does not. Researchers will use brain scans, EEG, blood tests, and gut bacteria analysis to see if the training changes brain activity and memory.
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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 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2032
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years old * At least two "yes" responses to the following questions are required: 1. Forgetting where things are placed? 2. Unable to recall the names of good friends? 3. Unable to follow and recall conversation? 4. Subjective memory problems? 5. Consider own memory to be worse than others of a similar age? Exclusion Criteria: * Objective cognitive impairment defined as ≥ 1.5 standard deviations below standardized cognitive testing (e.g., MMSE) * Diagnosis of MCI * Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) ≥ 0.5 * Diagnosis of major depressive disorder * Beck Anxiety Inventory score ≥ 16 * Other medical or neurological conditions that could explain cognitive decline (e.g., vascular dementia, traumatic brain injury) * Claustrophobia * Contraindications of MRI (e.g., non-MRI-compatible cardiac pacemaker or devices implanted within the past three months)
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Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 404, Taiwan
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