Workplace Health PromotionNCT07641465
Effects of Jive Dance Training on Lower Limb Muscle Strength
A study testing Systematic Solo Jive Dance Training in people with Workplace Health Promotion and Muscle Strength, run by E-DA Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a structured, partner-free Jive dance training program on the physical and cognitive health of hospital employees. Healthcare workers often face high-stress environments, irregular shifts, and prolonged physical strain, which can lead to reduced muscle strength… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Workplace Health Promotion, Muscle Strength, Postural Balance
- What is being tested?
- Systematic Solo Jive Dance Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 21 Oct 2025to 31 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Currently employed as a full-time or part-time staff member at the hospital.
- Aged between 18 and 65 years.
- Voluntarily willing to participate in the 8-week dance program and complete all sequential phases (Phase A and Phase B).
- Mentally and physically capable of performing moderate-to-high intensity structured exercise (such as solo Jive dancing).
- Able to understand the study protocols and provide written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Pre-existing severe musculoskeletal injuries, severe joint degeneration, or acute pain that restricts dancing or weight-shifting movements.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases (e.g., severe hypertension, arrhythmia, or unstable angina) that render high-intensity aerobic exercise unsafe.
- Current pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the 8-week intervention period.
- Undergoing regular professional or competitive athletic training that could introduce significant confounding effects to the physical outcomes.
- Any other medical condition, severe cognitive impairment, or physical limitation judged by the investigator to pose a safety risk during exercise or interfere with data collection.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Health-promoting Effects of Ballroom Dancing Courses on Lower Limb Strength, Dynamic Balance, Body Composition, and Working Memory of Hospital Employees
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a structured, partner-free Jive dance training program on the physical and cognitive health of hospital employees. Healthcare workers often face high-stress environments, irregular shifts, and prolonged physical strain, which can lead to reduced muscle strength, poor body composition, and burnout. This study innovates by designing a solo Jive dance intervention to overcome traditional partnership limitations in workplace wellness programs.
A single-group repeated measures design was used, recruiting 20 hospital employees for an 8-week study. The study was divided into Phase A (4 weeks of self-directed group practice) and Phase B (4 weeks of systematic Jive dance training). Comprehensive assessments were conducted at baseline, week 4, and week 8 to measure body composition, lower limb muscle strength, dynamic balance, working memory, and perceived stress.
- Being tested
- Systematic Solo Jive Dance Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Systematic Solo Jive Dance TrainingBehavioural
This intervention features an innovative, partner-free "Solo Jive" ballroom dance curriculum designed to overcome the barrier of partner limitations in traditional workplace wellness programs. Distinct from general dance activities, this program is structured into two sequential 4-week phases: a self-directed group practice phase followed by a highly systematic, supervised professional training phase.
The core curriculum emphasizes continuous rhythmic tracking, agility, and fast-paced weight-shifting movements characteristic of Jive, focusing heavily on bilateral lower-limb coordination. It is tailored to address healthcare workers' occupational strains, integrating physical neuromuscular training with cognitive-motor engagement (working memory) to provide a dual-benefit intervention for adult workplace populations.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Jive Dance Training Group | Experimental | All participants in this single group will sequentially undergo two distinct phases over an 8-week period. Phase A involves 4 weeks of self-directed group practice, which serves as the comparison stage. This is immediately followed by Phase B, consisting of 4 weeks of a systematic, structured solo Jive dance training program (60 minutes per session) designed to enhance physical and cognitive functions. Receives: Behavioral: Systematic Solo Jive Dance Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Bilateral Lower Limb Plantar Flexion Muscle Strength
Lower limb muscle strength (specifically plantar flexion) is measured to evaluate the neuromuscular effects of the systematic Jive dance training. Measurements are taken using a digital handheld dynamometer. The recorded values are expressed in pounds (lbs) to capture quantitative changes. An increase in the measured force values from baseline indicates an improvement in lower limb muscle strength.
Measured: Baseline (T0), Week 4 (T4), and Week 8 (T8)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2026
- Study start21 Oct 2025
- Primary completion12 Dec 2025
- Study completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Workplace Health PromotionStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This study utilizes a single-group repeated measures design conducted in two consecutive phases for all participants: Phase A consists of a 4-week self-directed group practice, immediately followed by Phase B, which consists of a 4-week structured and systematic Jive dance training program. Data are collected at three distinct time points: baseline (T0), week 4 (T4), and week 8 (T8) to compare the sequential effects.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- E-DA Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, HSU YU LING, E-DA Hospital
- Investigators
- YU LING HSU, Clinical Dietitian, Principal investigator, E-Da Cancer Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07641465
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EMRP-114-068
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: To protect participant privacy and comply with institutional data protection regulations, individual participant data will not be publicly shared. The findings will be available through aggregated statistical summaries in subsequent research reports.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Health-promoting Effects of Ballroom Dancing Courses on Lower Limb Strength, Dynamic Balance, Body Composition, and Working Memory of Hospital Employees
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07641465
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMRP-114-068
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- E-DA HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 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.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a structured, partner-free Jive dance training program on the physical and cognitive health of hospital employees. Healthcare workers often face high-stress environments, irregular shifts, and prolonged physical strain, which can lead to reduced muscle strength, poor body composition, and burnout. This study innovates by designing a solo Jive dance intervention to overcome traditional partnership limitations in workplace wellness programs.
A single-group repeated measures design was used, recruiting 20 hospital employees for an 8-week study. The study was divided into Phase A (4 weeks of self-directed group practice) and Phase B (4 weeks of systematic Jive dance training). Comprehensive assessments were conducted at baseline, week 4, and week 8 to measure body composition, lower limb muscle strength, dynamic balance, working memory, and perceived stress.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This study utilizes a single-group repeated measures design conducted in two consecutive phases for all participants: Phase A consists of a 4-week self-directed group practice, immediately followed by Phase B, which consists of a 4-week structured and systematic Jive dance training program. Data are collected at three distinct time points: baseline (T0), week 4 (T4), and week 8 (T8) to compare the sequential effects.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Jive Dance Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Systematic Solo Jive Dance TrainingAll participants in this single group will sequentially undergo two distinct phases over an 8-week period. Phase A involves 4 weeks of self-directed group practice, which serves as the comparison stage. This is immediately followed by Phase B, consisting of 4 weeks of a systematic, structured solo Jive dance training program (60 minutes per session) designed to enhance physical and cognitive functions. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Currently employed as a full-time or part-time staff member at the hospital.
- Aged between 18 and 65 years.
- Voluntarily willing to participate in the 8-week dance program and complete all sequential phases (Phase A and Phase B).
- Mentally and physically capable of performing moderate-to-high intensity structured exercise (such as solo Jive dancing).
- Able to understand the study protocols and provide written informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Pre-existing severe musculoskeletal injuries, severe joint degeneration, or acute pain that restricts dancing or weight-shifting movements.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular diseases (e.g., severe hypertension, arrhythmia, or unstable angina) that render high-intensity aerobic exercise unsafe.
- Current pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the 8-week intervention period.
- Undergoing regular professional or competitive athletic training that could introduce significant confounding effects to the physical outcomes.
- Any other medical condition, severe cognitive impairment, or physical limitation judged by the investigator to pose a safety risk during exercise or interfere with data collection.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Systematic Solo Jive Dance TrainingThis intervention features an innovative, partner-free "Solo Jive" ballroom dance curriculum designed to overcome the barrier of partner limitations in traditional workplace wellness programs. Distinct from general dance activities, this program is structured into two sequential 4-week phases: a self-directed group practice phase followed by a highly systematic, supervised professional training phase. The core curriculum emphasizes continuous rhythmic tracking, agility, and fast-paced weight-shifting movements characteristic of Jive, focusing heavily on bilateral lower-limb coordination. It is tailored to address healthcare workers' occupational strains, integrating physical neuromuscular training with cognitive-motor engagement (working memory) to provide a dual-benefit intervention for adult workplace populations. | Behavioural | Solo Jive Dance Training Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Bilateral Lower Limb Plantar Flexion Muscle Strength
Time frame: Baseline (T0), Week 4 (T4), and Week 8 (T8)
Lower limb muscle strength (specifically plantar flexion) is measured to evaluate the neuromuscular effects of the systematic Jive dance training. Measurements are taken using a digital handheld dynamometer. The recorded values are expressed in pounds (lbs) to capture quantitative changes. An increase in the measured force values from baseline indicates an improvement in lower limb muscle strength.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. To protect participant privacy and comply with institutional data protection regulations, individual participant data will not be publicly shared. The findings will be available through aggregated statistical summaries in subsequent research reports.
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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.
YU LING HSU, Clinical Dietitian principal investigator
E-Da Cancer Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Systematic Solo Jive Dance Training in people with Workplace Health Promotion and Muscle Strength, run by E-DA Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jun 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 Taiwan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Change in Bilateral Lower Limb Plantar Flexion Muscle Strength (time frame: Baseline (T0), Week 4 (T4), and Week 8 (T8)). 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 11 Jun 2026.