Clinical trials: Dance, open to volunteers
Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition
Let's Increase Fuerza (Strength) Through Exercise and Diet
The purpose of the study is to conduct a 6-month randomized controlled trial among Latinos ages 50+ at risk for cognitive decline and compare the efficacy of a remote-delivered, culturally tailored Latin dance program and…
- Conditions
- Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- LIFTED (NCT06884501)
- Testing
- Latin dance, MIND diet, and Strength training, Latin dance and MIND Diet
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dementia
Dance Workshop for Institutionalized Seniors With Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
It is estimated that the prevalence of dementia in France is 5% for people over 65 years of age and that this increases to 18% for people over 75 years of age.
- Trial name
- APAISE (NCT05799001)
- Testing
- Dance therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effects of an Intensive Rhythmic Dance Program on Learning Skills in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects 1 in 1,000 children and causes motor disability , with sometimes sensorymotor disability which have consequences on daily life.
- Trial name
- DANS-SCED (NCT07500896)
- Testing
- Repeated assessments
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Bone Stress Reaction
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and Dance
The International Olympic Committee recently published its consensus statement on relative energy deficiency syndrome (REDs) in sport which was followed by a similar version for dance by clinicians and researchers in dance.
- Trial name
- NCT06480682
- Testing
- Dual x-ray scan, Blood screen, Questionnaires
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wolverhampton
Parkinson's Disease (PD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Related Disorders
Moving Yourself in Space and Time: MYSTIC
This study is being done to answer the question: Do people with Parkinson's benefit from a new stepping therapy, and how do people with Parkinson's best learn new steps and rhythms set to music? Researchers will also compare…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease (PD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Related Disorders, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
- Trial name
- MYSTIC (NCT07697664)
- Testing
- Complex Rhythmic Movement Sequences (CRMS) Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Depression
Dance-movement Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression
The aim of this research is to measure the effectiveness of Dance movement therapy in the treatment of adolescent depression.
- Trial name
- DMT (NCT07293806)
- Testing
- Dance movement therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Lung Transplant, Well-Being, Psychological
A Study of Latin Dance for Post- Lung Transplant
The purpose of this research study is to see if participating in Latin dance for 12 sessions can improve wellbeing in several areas including balance, fear of movement, anxiety, depression and spirometry.
- Trial name
- NCT05924113
- Testing
- Latin Dance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Overweight, Obesity, Noncomunicable Diseases
A Culturally Significant Cardiovascular Dance-based Intervention in Obese Women
The objective of this study is to analyze a culturally relevant cardiovascular dance-based intervention called Fitfolk in overweight or obese Mapuche women from a rural community in Padre las Casas.
- Trial name
- CC-Dance (NCT06903455)
- Testing
- Fit-folk cardio dance, Conventional physical exercise
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Catolica Silva Henriquez
Cancer
Effect of Dance-based Multimodal Exercise for Managing CIPN in Cancer Patients
Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a significant and distressing symptom experienced by cancer patients with different cancer types.
- Trial name
- NCT07632482
- Testing
- dance-based multimodal exercise, Exercise education
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Breast Cancer Females
Physical Exercise on Metabolic Health, Gut Microbiota, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life in Obese Breast Cancer Survivors
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a 3-month dance-based exercise program combined with individualized nutrition can improve health outcomes in obese breast cancer survivors in remission.
- Trial name
- OBINT (NCT07213271)
- Testing
- Dance classes
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Comenius University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dance, Yoga, And Mindful Movement Training For ASD
The goal of this study is to learn if a dance, yoga, and mindful movement program can improve the lives of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Autism
- Trial name
- NCT07758088
- Testing
- Yoga, dance and Mindful Movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
Loneliness, Anxiety
Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
This study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week Latin dance intervention on loneliness, anxiety, depression, perceived stress, physical activity enjoyment, and well-being among primary school children in Gansu, China.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07755995
- Testing
- Latin Dance Program, Regular Physical Education Program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xu Shuishui
Physical Activity and Wellbeing, Whole Health
Online Mindfulness-based Dance/Movement Therapy on Physical Activity and Whole-Person Health in Older Adults
This randomized controlled trial will examine whether an online, group-based Mindfulness-based Dance/Movement Therapy (M-DMT) intervention can increase physical activity and improve whole-person health among sedentary older…
- Trial name
- MOVE WELL (NCT07852572)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Dance/Movement Therapy, Stony Brook Health Education Program (HEP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Dyslipidemia, Cardiopulmonary Fitness
Effects of a 12-Week Waltz Dance Intervention on Cardiovascular Health in Women Aged 45-65 With Dyslipidemia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether Waltz dance can improve cardiometabolic and bone health in sedentary women aged 45-65 with abnormal lipid levels.
- Trial name
- WD&CWD (NCT07061249)
- Testing
- Waltz Dance
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Cancer Survivorship, Sleep Disturbances
Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
The primary objective is to assess the feasibility, acceptability and explore the impact of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention vs. Usual Care on sleep quality for Hispanic cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06844981
- Testing
- Latin Dance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Older Adults, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
Dance Intervention to Improve Executive Function and Physical Performance in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment
This pilot study investigates the effects of a music-based dance intervention on executive function and physical performance in middle-aged and older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT07105800
- Testing
- Music-based dance, Control
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Older Women, Older Adults, Balance
Line Dancing With Blood Flow Restriction for Balance and Gait of Older Women (In-Person vs Online)
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among older women. Age-related declines in gait speed and postural stability are known risk-factors for falls.
- Conditions
- Older Women, Older Adults, Balance, Older Adults, Healthy Older Adults in the Community
- Trial name
- NCT07860541
- Testing
- Wearing blood flow restriction, Online dance classes, In-person dance classes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
The Effects of Ballet-Based Exercise Training on Respiratory Functions, Balance, Cognitive Functions, Peripheral Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
This study investigates the impact of an 8-week ballet-based dance therapy on people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to assess the effect of ballet on motor and non-motor symptoms, such as balance, cognitive function…
- Trial name
- NCT06986941
- Testing
- Ballet-Based Dance Therapy, Standard Care with Exercise Counseling
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Femoracetabular Impingement
Muscular Morphological Ultrasound Epidemiological Study in Dance Professionals
This research will determine the presence of groin pain in professional dancers, through a specific questionnaire on the hip joint.
- Trial name
- DancersMUS (NCT05654168)
- Testing
- Imaging
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Breast Neoplasms
Dance-Based Exercise for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a 12-week dance-based exercise program can reduce cancer-related fatigue in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who are undergoing treatment before surgery.
- Trial name
- DANCE-BC (NCT07817355)
- Testing
- Dance-Based Exercise Program
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Comenius University