BalanceNCT07578493
Effectiveness of Dance Therapy in Stroke Patients.
A study testing Dance therapy and Regular physiotherapy in people with Balance and Gait Analysis, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Hemiparesis following a stroke is associated with persistent deficits in postural control, balance, and social participation, especially in the chronic phase. Dance therapy, as a multisensory intervention based on movement, music, and body expression, could promote sensorimotor integration and improve postural… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance, Gait Analysis, Thermography
- What is being tested?
- Dance therapy and Regular physiotherapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 15 May 2026to 17 Sep 2026
- 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 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Chronic hemiparesis (≥ 6 months post-stroke).
- Ability to maintain independent standing or with minimal assistance.
- Clinical stability to perform moderate physical exercise.
- Sufficient understanding to follow simple instructions.
Who cannot join
- Severe aphasia or other cognitive disorders that limit comprehension.
- Behavioral disorders that hinder group participation.
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders or concomitant neurological conditions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-based Dance Therapy for Patients With Chronic Stroke.
Hemiparesis following a stroke is associated with persistent deficits in postural control, balance, and social participation, especially in the chronic phase. Dance therapy, as a multisensory intervention based on movement, music, and body expression, could promote sensorimotor integration and improve postural stability, complementing conventional physiotherapy. The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of a therapeutic dance program on postural control in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. A secondary objective is to analyze changes in functional balance and gait, as well as subjective satisfaction with the therapy. A controlled study with two parallel groups will be conducted. Sixteen participants with chronic hemiparesis will be recruited (n=8 experimental group; n=8 control group). Both groups will receive standard physiotherapy, but the experimental group will also receive an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week to complement their usual therapy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be performed. ThThe experimental group is expected to show a significantly greater improvement in posturographic and clinical parameters compared to the control group. The results could support the implementation of dance therapy as a complementary intervention in community neurorehabilitation programs.
- Being tested
- Dance therapy, Regular physiotherapy
- Keywords
- Dance Therapy, Stroke, Postural balance, Gait, Physical Therapy Modalities
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dance therapyOther
The experimental group will participate in an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week, as a complement to their regular physiotherapy. Each session will integrate: • Bilateral and diagonal PNF patterns adapted to the affected side of the body. • Rhythmic movement guided by moderate-tempo music. • Exercises focused on postural symmetry and weight transfer. • Explicit and implicit motor learning strategies. The rhythmic components will be selected to optimize audio-motor synchronization, while the PNF patterns will aim to maximize sensorimotor activation and proximal stability. The intervention will be adaptable and progressive according to the patient's clinical response.
Regular physiotherapyOther
All participants, including those in the control group, will receive standard physiotherapy provided by their primary care center, focused on functional maintenance, mobility, and strengthening, without dance or rhythmic PNF components. They will receive two 40-minute sessions per week, individualized and adapted to their functional status.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dance therapy group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Dance therapy; Other: Regular physiotherapy |
| Conventional treatment group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Regular physiotherapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Static and dynamic postural control
The oscillation of the Center of Pressure will be recorded in millimeters during the static position (Romberg test, hold the position with feet together with eyes open and eyes closed for 52 seconds) and walking at your preferred speed.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Load distribution during gait
The percentage (%) of load on each leg will be recorded during walking at your preferred speed.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Satisfaction with the activity
Registration will be done using an ad hoc questionnaire with questions about interest, motivation and general satisfaction with the activity, with Likert-type response items.
Measured: After completing the 8-week intervention
Adherence to treatment
The percentage of sessions attended will be recorded in relation to the total number of sessions given.
Measured: After completing the 8-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 May 2026
- Study start15 May 2026
- Primary completion30 Aug 2026
- Study completion17 Sep 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BalanceStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Salamanca
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA DE SALAMANCA (IBSAL)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pérez-Robledo, Fátima, University of Salamanca
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07578493
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NEURODANZAUSAL
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-based Dance Therapy for Patients With Chronic Stroke.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07578493
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NEURODANZAUSAL
- Keywords
- Dance Therapy, Stroke, Postural balance, Gait, Physical Therapy Modalities
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SalamancaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA DE SALAMANCA (IBSAL)
- Study start
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 May 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.
Hemiparesis following a stroke is associated with persistent deficits in postural control, balance, and social participation, especially in the chronic phase. Dance therapy, as a multisensory intervention based on movement, music, and body expression, could promote sensorimotor integration and improve postural stability, complementing conventional physiotherapy. The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of a therapeutic dance program on postural control in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. A secondary objective is to analyze changes in functional balance and gait, as well as subjective satisfaction with the therapy. A controlled study with two parallel groups will be conducted. Sixteen participants with chronic hemiparesis will be recruited (n=8 experimental group; n=8 control group). Both groups will receive standard physiotherapy, but the experimental group will also receive an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week to complement their usual therapy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be performed. ThThe experimental group is expected to show a significantly greater improvement in posturographic and clinical parameters compared to the control group. The results could support the implementation of dance therapy as a complementary intervention in community neurorehabilitation programs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dance therapy group | Experimental | Other: Dance therapy, Other: Regular physiotherapy |
| Conventional treatment group | Active comparator | Other: Regular physiotherapy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Chronic hemiparesis (≥ 6 months post-stroke).
- Ability to maintain independent standing or with minimal assistance.
- Clinical stability to perform moderate physical exercise.
- Sufficient understanding to follow simple instructions.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Severe aphasia or other cognitive disorders that limit comprehension.
- Behavioral disorders that hinder group participation.
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders or concomitant neurological conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dance therapyThe experimental group will participate in an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week, as a complement to their regular physiotherapy. Each session will integrate: • Bilateral and diagonal PNF patterns adapted to the affected side of the body. • Rhythmic movement guided by moderate-tempo music. • Exercises focused on postural symmetry and weight transfer. • Explicit and implicit motor learning strategies. The rhythmic components will be selected to optimize audio-motor synchronization, while the PNF patterns will aim to maximize sensorimotor activation and proximal stability. The intervention will be adaptable and progressive according to the patient's clinical response. | Other | Dance therapy group |
| Regular physiotherapyAll participants, including those in the control group, will receive standard physiotherapy provided by their primary care center, focused on functional maintenance, mobility, and strengthening, without dance or rhythmic PNF components. They will receive two 40-minute sessions per week, individualized and adapted to their functional status. | Other | Conventional treatment group, Dance therapy group |
Primary outcome
Static and dynamic postural control
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
The oscillation of the Center of Pressure will be recorded in millimeters during the static position (Romberg test, hold the position with feet together with eyes open and eyes closed for 52 seconds) and walking at your preferred speed.
Load distribution during gait
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
The percentage (%) of load on each leg will be recorded during walking at your preferred speed.
2 secondary outcomes
Satisfaction with the activity
Time frame: After completing the 8-week intervention
Adherence to treatment
Time frame: After completing the 8-week intervention
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 18 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Dance therapy and Regular physiotherapy in people with Balance and Gait Analysis, run by University of Salamanca at 1 site in Spain.
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 4 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 18 Sep 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 Spain. 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?
Static and dynamic postural control (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks). The study lists 2 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 18 Sep 2026.