Dancing away chemo nerve pain: new study tests groovy therapy

NCT ID NCT05114005

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether group dance classes can improve balance and motivation in breast cancer survivors who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. Fifty-two survivors participated in either dance-based exercise or standard exercise for several weeks. The goal was to see if dancing could help with physical and emotional recovery after cancer treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dance classes
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, social way to help cancer survivors improve balance and reduce nerve pain from chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early study with only 52 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm chemotherapy-induced neuropathy peripheral neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER, BREAST NEUROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States

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