Zumba ExerciseNCT07423624
Effect of 12 Weeks of Zumba Combined With Halotherapy on Body Composition, Respiratory, and Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Sedentary Older Adults
A study testing Zumba + Halotherapy Group in people with Zumba Exercise and Halotherapy, run by Gümüşhane Universıty at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 12-week Zumba exercise program combined with halotherapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, and physical fitness parameters in adult women. Participants were randomly assigned to a Zumba plus halotherapy group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Zumba Exercise, Halotherapy, Physical Fitness
- What is being tested?
- Zumba + Halotherapy Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 May 2024to 20 Aug 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 55 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Female participants aged [55-80] years
- Sedentary or recreationally active
- No regular exercise participation in the previous 6 months
Who cannot join
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Pregnancy
- Participation in structured exercise programs during the study period
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gumushane Univetsity
Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600
About this study
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 12-week Zumba exercise program combined with halotherapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, and physical fitness parameters in adult women. Participants were randomly assigned to a Zumba plus halotherapy group or a control group. Physical fitness tests and body composition measurements were performed before and after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
Zumba is a popular aerobic dance-based exercise known to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Halotherapy, involving exposure to salt-enriched air, has been suggested to support respiratory function and overall well-being. However, evidence regarding the combined effects of Zumba training and halotherapy is limited.
This study aimed to investigate whether combining halotherapy with regular Zumba training would provide additional benefits compared to no intervention.
- Conditions
- Zumba Exercise, Halotherapy, Physical Fitness, Body Composition
- Being tested
- Zumba + Halotherapy Group, Control
- Keywords
- physical therapy, sedentary older adults, aerobic exercise, Zumba, halotherapy, complementary therapy, pulmonary function
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Zumba + Halotherapy GroupOther
Participants performed Zumba training sessions [haftada X gün, seans süresi] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment.
ControlOther
Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Zumba + Halotherapy Group | Experimental | Participants performed Zumba training sessions [haftada X gün, seans süresi] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment. Receives: Other: Zumba + Halotherapy Group; Other: Control |
| CONTROL | No intervention | Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Body Composition
Parameter: Body weight
Measured: 12 week
Aerobic Capacity
Measured by [ 6-minute walk test / VO₂max estimation]
Measured: 12 weeks
Body Composition
Parameter: BMI
Measured: 12 week
Secondary outcomes (3)
Handgrip strength
Test: Handgrip strength
Measured: 12 weeks
Flexibility
Test: Sit-and-reach
Measured: 12 weeks
Balance
Test: Flamingo or similar balance test
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Feb 2026
- Study start5 May 2024
- Primary completion15 Aug 2024
- Study completion20 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Zumba ExerciseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Coşkun YILMAZ, Gümüşhane Universıty
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07423624
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/0471
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The individual participant data collected in this study will not be shared with other researchers due to the need to protect participant confidentiality and the lack of permission for data sharing within the scope of informed consent.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of 12 Weeks of Zumba Combined With Halotherapy on Body Composition, Respiratory, and Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Sedentary Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07423624
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/0471
- Conditions
- Zumba Exercise, Halotherapy, Physical Fitness, Body Composition
- Keywords
- physical therapy, sedentary older adults, aerobic exercise, Zumba, halotherapy, complementary therapy, pulmonary function
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gümüşhane UniversıtyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 12-week Zumba exercise program combined with halotherapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, and physical fitness parameters in adult women. Participants were randomly assigned to a Zumba plus halotherapy group or a control group. Physical fitness tests and body composition measurements were performed before and after the intervention.
Detailed description
Zumba is a popular aerobic dance-based exercise known to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Halotherapy, involving exposure to salt-enriched air, has been suggested to support respiratory function and overall well-being. However, evidence regarding the combined effects of Zumba training and halotherapy is limited.
This study aimed to investigate whether combining halotherapy with regular Zumba training would provide additional benefits compared to no intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Zumba + Halotherapy Group | Experimental | Other: Zumba + Halotherapy Group, Other: ControlParticipants performed Zumba training sessions [haftada X gün, seans süresi] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment. |
| CONTROL | No intervention | –Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Female participants aged [55-80] years
- Sedentary or recreationally active
- No regular exercise participation in the previous 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Pregnancy
- Participation in structured exercise programs during the study period
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Zumba + Halotherapy GroupParticipants performed Zumba training sessions [haftada X gün, seans süresi] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment. | Other | Zumba + Halotherapy Group |
| ControlParticipants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy. | Other | Zumba + Halotherapy Group |
Primary outcome
Body Composition
Time frame: 12 week
Parameter: Body weight
Aerobic Capacity
Time frame: 12 weeks
Measured by [ 6-minute walk test / VO₂max estimation]
Body Composition
Time frame: 12 week
Parameter: BMI
3 secondary outcomes
Handgrip strength
Time frame: 12 weeks
Flexibility
Time frame: 12 weeks
Balance
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The individual participant data collected in this study will not be shared with other researchers due to the need to protect participant confidentiality and the lack of permission for data sharing within the scope of informed consent.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Zumba + Halotherapy Group in people with Zumba Exercise and Halotherapy, run by Gümüşhane Universıty at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Body Composition (time frame: 12 week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Mar 2026.