What this means
This trial is testing whether guided imagery about future workouts makes people more excited to exercise. It has not reported results yet, so we do not know if it works.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Recruiting
- Who can join
- Ages 45–65
- Where
- 1 site, including Kansas
The science
- Registered title
- Guided Episodic Future Thinking to Increase Physical Activity Adherence and Promote Healthy Brain Aging
- Trial ID
- NCT06123182 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Exercise Training, Aging
- What is tested
- Episodic Future Thinking, Episodic Recent Thinking, Positive Affective Imagery, Neutral Affective Imagery, HIIT Exercise Intervention
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Ages
- 45 Years to 65 Years
- Dates
- First posted Nov 8, 2023 · updated Mar 27, 2026
Registry summary
The goal of this behavioral clinical trial is to learn how to increase physical activity in mid-life adults. Specifically, can guided imagery that includes creating mental pictures increase excitement about working out.
Participants will be asked to complete testing at the beginning of the study, following 6-weeks of an in-person exercise program, and 6-weeks after finishing the exercise program. Testing will include an exercise test, MRI, questionnaires, computer tasks, and a blood draw.
Sites (1)
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States