Clinical trials: Dance, open to volunteers
Melanoma
Timing of Immunotherapy in Melanoma
The TIME-NL trial is a multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial in the Netherlands to assess the effect of the timing of the first administration of standard-of-care intravenous combination immunotherapy (early morning…
- Trial name
- TIME-NL (NCT07696715)
- Testing
- Timing of first administration (early morning), Timing of immunotherapy (afternoon)
- Where
- 5 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
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
Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Dance-therapy and Chronic Pain
Pain, when it becomes chronic, can be a threat to patients and it is very common to observe a fear of pain and a fear of movement (kinesiophobia).
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Tension-Type Headache
- Trial name
- ALGODANCE (NCT05689944)
- Testing
- Dance-therapy, Art-therapy, Yoga
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
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
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
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
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
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
Metabolic Health, Mental Health
Health Benefits of Dance Exercise
In Greece, people of different age groups, including young children to older adults, participate in dance exercise training. Although it is well-known that regular participation in dancing is associated with benefits such as…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Health, Mental Health, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07615829
- Testing
- Exercise training, No exercise training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
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
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Amazonian Dance on Motor and Non-motor Symptoms of People With Parkinson's: Study Protocol
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-week Amazonian dance program on cognitive and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), comparing outcomes between participants in the…
- Trial name
- NCT06967493
- Testing
- Amazonian Dance, Nordic Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Breast Cancer
The Effects of Dance for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment
The goal of this non randomized clinical trial, with pre- and post-intervention evaluation, longitudinal, with prospective data collection is to evaluate the effects of dance as a therapeutic intervention in breast cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT06215027
- Testing
- Dance
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- AC Camargo Cancer Center
Parkinson Disease (PD), Exercise Training
Parkinson Ballroom Fitness: The Impact of Personalized Dance on Motor- and Nonmotor Symptoms in People With Parkinson's
Parkinson Ballroom-Fitness (PB-Fit) is a group-based dance program developed for people with Parkinson's disease. Through music and movement at three different levels (seated, standing, and walking), participants work on balance…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD), Exercise Training, Dance Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07278297
- Testing
- PB-Fit intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Central Jutland Regional Hospital
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
Chronic Stroke
Active Balance and Cardio Care Intervention on Physical and Cardiovascular Health in People With Chronic Stroke
Neurological impairment such as stroke is a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability.
- Trial name
- ABCcare (NCT06060470)
- Testing
- Virtual reality based dance group, Active Comparator: Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
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
Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders
Moderate Versus High Volume Light-Moderate Intensity Exercise for People With Moderate Parkinson's Disease
Veterans with mid to later stage Parkinson's disease (PD) may not be able to work out as hard as they need to, to prevent brain cell loss.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders, Neurodegeneration
- Trial name
- HI-LITE (NCT06088355)
- Testing
- HV-PDAE: High Volume Partnered Dance Aerobic Exercise, MV-PDAE: Moderate Volume Partnered Dance Aerobic Exercise, MV-WALK: Moderate Volume Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dance, Older Adults
Dose-response Effect of Community Dance Programme
The goal of this interventional study is to examine the dose-response effect of Community Dance Programme (CDP) on the physical, cognitive and psychological health of pre-frail and mildly frail community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Dance, Older Adults, Frailty at Older Adults, Active Ageing
- Trial name
- NCT07081191
- Testing
- Dance, Active Control
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
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
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