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Effects of cognitive-motor dual-task walking exercise versus walking-only exercise on cognitive function and patient-centred outcomes in older adults with subjective brain fog: a randomised controlled trial.

PubMed / BMJ Open · 2026-10-20 · By Dansuk E, Menek B · BMJ open

A randomized controlled trial published in BMJ Open compared cognitive-motor dual-task walking (simultaneous cognitive and physical challenges) against walking-alone exercise in older adults experiencing subjective brain fog. Results indicated that the dual-task approach produced greater improvements in cognitive function and patient-centered outcomes than walking alone. These findings are relevant to physical therapists designing exercise programs for older patients reporting cognitive complaints.

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