Can a website keep your mind sharp? new study tests remote brain training for seniors
NCT ID NCT07668440
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a 12-week remote program for adults aged 60-75 at risk of cognitive decline. The program includes aerobic exercise, cognitive training, and education on healthy aging, all delivered through a website. Researchers will measure whether the program improves memory, thinking skills, and daily function, and assess how easy it is for older adults to use. The goal is to find a practical way to prevent dementia in a growing older population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multi-domain intervention: physical activity, cognitive training, and educational program delivered via a website
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an accessible, low-cost way to help older adults maintain cognitive health and potentially delay or prevent dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. Older adults may face barriers using digital tools, which could affect participation and outcomes.
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Study facts
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- 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 71 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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60 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * With and without cognitive complaints (i.e., they have responded 'yes' to the question: 'Do you feel that your memory or learning abilities have worsened recently?"). * They demonstrate independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. • With one or more vascular risk factors (for example, type 2 diabetes or hypertension). * With a score on the overall cognitive function test of≥ 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination. * With a score between 0-4 on the Blessed Dementia Scale. * With a mobile phone or computer. * Have a companion, such as a child, spouse, or friend, who can support you during the assessment in case of an emergency. * Voluntary acceptance to participate in the study through a signed informed consent form prior to your participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Depression (score \> 15 according to the Epidemiological Studies Center Depression Scale - Revised \[CESD-R\]). * With a clinical diagnosis of any significant neurological or psychiatric disorder (for example, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia). * With any heart disease. * Presence of a recent cancer diagnosis. * History of recent severe cardiovascular event (for example, myocardial infarction, stroke). * Significant orthopedic conditions (for example, severe osteoarthritis). * Uncontrolled blood pressure (very high \> 180/100 mmHg or very low \< 100/60 mmHg). * Severe visual or hearing impairment. * Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus requires insulin to control hyperglycemia.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Avenida Cuahutémoc 330
Mexico City, Mexico City, 06401, Mexico
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