Dance your way to better health: study tests 6-Month dance program for women

NCT ID NCT07615829

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a 6-month dance exercise program can improve physical performance, metabolic health (like blood sugar and cholesterol), and mental health in women who are either pre-menopausal or post-menopausal. Forty women will either take part in supervised dance sessions twice a week or continue their usual activities. Researchers will measure changes in fitness, body composition, blood markers, and well-being through tests and questionnaires.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

    RECRUITING

    Trikala, Karies, 42100, Greece

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

dance exercise training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that regular dancing is a fun way to boost physical fitness, metabolic health, and mental well-being in women around menopause.

What could go wrong

This is a small early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported questionnaires and supervised sessions, which may not reflect real-world conditions.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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