LonelinessNCT07755995
Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
A study testing Latin Dance Program and Regular Physical Education Program in people with Loneliness and Anxiety, run by Xu Shuishui at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression
- What is being tested?
- Latin Dance Program and Regular Physical Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2026to 30 Nov 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
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 6 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Primary school children aged 6-12 years.
- Currently enrolled in a participating primary school in Gansu, China.
- Able to participate safely in school-based physical activities and Latin dance sessions.
- Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires.
- Willing to participate in the 12-week intervention and study assessments.
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
- Assent provided by the child.
Who cannot join
- A medical condition, physical disability, or musculoskeletal injury that would make participation in physical activity or Latin dance unsafe.
- A health condition for which a physician or school health professional advises against participation in moderate-intensity physical activity.
- Current participation in regular Latin dance training or another structured dance intervention.
- Participation in another psychological or physical activity intervention that may affect the study outcomes.
- Inability to participate regularly in the intervention sessions or complete the study assessments.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
China1 site
Wuquan Primary School, Chengguan District, Lanzhou
Gansu, Lanzhou, 730000
About this study
Official title: Effects of Latin Dance Intervention on Psychologic Health, Loneliness, Enjoyment and Well-being Among Primary School Children in Gansu, China
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. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a Latin dance intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in two supervised Latin dance sessions per week, including Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the 12-week intervention using validated questionnaires. The findings may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of school-based Latin dance as a strategy for promoting children's psychological health and well-being.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Well-Being, Enjoyment
- Being tested
- Latin Dance Program, Regular Physical Education Program
- Keywords
- Latin Dance, Primary School Children, School-Based Intervention, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Enjoyment, Psychological Health, Mental Health, Well-Being, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Jive
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Motor Activity, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Latin Dance ProgramBehavioural
A 12-week supervised Latin dance program delivered twice per week. The program includes Rumba during Weeks 1-4, Cha-cha during Weeks 5-8, and Jive during Weeks 9-12. Each session consists of a warm-up, main dance training, and cool-down.
Regular Physical Education ProgramBehavioural
A 12-week regular physical education program delivered twice per week, including walking, jogging, coordination exercises, agility training, relay games, and basic ball skills. The program does not include Latin dance training.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Dance Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive a 12-week Latin dance intervention, with two supervised sessions per week. The program will include Rumba during Weeks 1-4, Cha-cha during Weeks 5-8, and Jive during Weeks 9-12. Each session will consist of a warm-up, main dance training, and cool-down. Receives: Behavioral: Latin Dance Program |
| Regular Physical Education Group | Active comparator | Participants in this group will participate in regular physical education activities twice per week for 12 weeks. The activities will include walking, jogging, coordination exercises, agility training, relay games, and basic ball skills. This group will not receive Latin dance training. Receives: Behavioral: Regular Physical Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Loneliness
Loneliness will be assessed using the Chinese version of the Children's Loneliness Scale. The change in loneliness score from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention will be evaluated. Higher scores indicate greater loneliness.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Change in Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the anxiety subscale of the Chinese Simplified version of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 Youth (RCADS-25 Youth). Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Change in Depressive Symptoms
Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the depression subscale of the Chinese Simplified version of the RCADS-25 Youth. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Change in Perceived Stress
Perceived stress will be assessed using the Chinese version of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Higher scores indicate greater perceived stress.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Physical Activity Enjoyment
Physical activity enjoyment will be assessed using the Chinese short version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-8). Higher scores indicate greater enjoyment of physical activity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Change in Psychological Well-Being
Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Chinese version of the World Health Organization Five-Item Well-Being Index (WHO-5). Higher scores indicate better well-being.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Aug 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LonelinessStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the Latin dance intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will participate in a 12-week Latin dance program, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Xu Shuishui
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Xu Shuishui, Universiti Putra Malaysia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07755995
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NXSFDX2026005
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No