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Just one workout may sharpen an aging brain, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07623954

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shanghai University of Sport Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a single session of different exercises—qigong, brisk walking, or elastic band workouts—could improve cognitive flexibility (the ability to switch between tasks) in 60 older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants did 30 minutes of moderate exercise or received health education. Researchers measured brain activity and thinking speed before and after. The goal was to see which type of exercise might help the brain work better, even after just one session.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise (qigong, brisk walking, elastic band exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, single-session exercise routines that help older adults with mild cognitive impairment think more flexibly.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants and a single exercise session. Results may not apply to longer-term benefits or to people with more severe impairment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years old, gender not restricted; * Patients or their guardians report subjective cognitive decline; * Montreal Cognitive Function Assessment Scale \< 26 points; * Duration of cognitive dysfunction ≥ 6 months; * Willing to sign the informed consent form; * Good physical condition and able to complete the test; * Right-handed. Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe mental disorders (severe depression, schizophrenia, etc.); * Using drugs that affect cognition (such as sedatives, antidepressants, etc.); * Limited language ability; * Consumed caffeine or alcohol the day before the test; * Suffering from serious diseases or injuries that make participation in the test inappropriate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

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Cognitive flexibility Cognitive impairment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai University of Sport

    Shanghai, China

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