Dancing away Huntington's: study tests if movement improves mind and body
NCT ID NCT01842919
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking weekly dance classes for 8 months can help people with Huntington's disease and their caregivers. Researchers measured movement control, emotion, quality of life, and brain changes using tests and MRI scans. The goal was to see if dance training improves both how patients move and how they perceive others' movements.
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Institut du cerveau et de la moelle épinière (ICM), CHU Pitié Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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