Bhangra beat: could folk dance be the key to better metabolic health?
NCT ID NCT07768293
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week Bhangra dance program can improve metabolic health, physical function, and mental well-being in women aged 40-70 from the Indian diaspora. Participants will attend dance classes twice a week and undergo health assessments before and after. The goal is to see if this culturally relevant exercise is a feasible and enjoyable way to promote health.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Bhangra folk dance classes
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a culturally tailored, enjoyable way to improve metabolic health and physical function in older Indian women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial, so results may not be conclusive. There are minimal physical risks, but blood tests may cause bruising.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wolverhampton
Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
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