Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

The Effects of Single Baduanjin and Elastic Band Exercises on VSWM in Elderly Individuals With MCI

60 participantsStarted 2026-07-01

Plain-language summary

Previous studies have confirmed that both acute (single) and long-term various exercise interventions can significantly improve the cognitive function of individuals with MCI. The positive effects of long-term Qigong and elastic band exercises have also been verified. There are relatively few studies on the impact of Qigong and elastic band exercises on working memory. Most studies focusing on working memory mainly target children and college students. The effect of these exercises on the elderly has not been proven, and the improvement mechanism has not been clarified either. This article mainly starts from a single exercise perspective to explore whether a single exercise can improve the VSWM of elderly individuals with MCI. From the perspective of neurophysiology, it also discusses the brain mechanism of single Qigong and elastic band exercises on the working memory of cognitively impaired elderly people, providing reference for future long-term exercise prescriptions for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease in China.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Include the elderly population aged between 60 and 74 years old. \- Includes individuals with cognitive impairments. The patients or informants report experiencing memory decline and having certain cognitive dysfunction (MoCA score = 18-25 points). \- Including individuals who have controlled diabetes and/or cardiovascular diseases to a stable state. \- Irregular exercise with the ability to complete a certain amount of physical activities. \- Normal vision and hearing. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, mental illness or other neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's dementia, stroke, frontotemporal degeneration, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, etc.). \- Long-term or recent use of psychotropic drugs, drugs that affect physical activity ability, cholinergic inhibitors, etc. \- Regular exercise habit . \- There are serious muscle disorders, or there has been an injury to the lower limbs within the previous six months, making it impossible to stand for a long time or to stand at all. \- Severe cardiovascular disease.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This trial is testing two specific exercises — Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese qigong practice, and elastic band exercises — to see if they improve visuo-spatial working memory in people with MCI. Can you help me understand what visuo-spatial working memory is and why improving it might matter for someone at my stage of cognitive decline?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' is it worth monitoring it for when it opens, or would you recommend I prioritize other currently available options or treatments in the meantime?
3This study is listed as Phase NA, which typically applies to behavioral or exercise interventions rather than drugs. Does that change the kind of safety considerations I should be thinking about compared to a drug trial, or are there any physical risks with these exercise programs I should be aware of given my health situation?
4Because the trial focuses specifically on elderly individuals with MCI, can you tell me whether my current cognitive assessment results would likely fit the profile they're studying, and how you'd know if a memory exercise program like this is actually helping me?
5Are there existing exercise programs or cognitive rehabilitation options we could explore right now that are similar to what this trial is testing, so I'm not waiting without any active strategy while this study is still in its early stages?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

visuo-spatial working memory

Timeframe: From July 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026, the duration is two months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07656480

Sponsorqiu chen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

chen qiu

86+13964805297 q13964805297@163.com

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