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

NCT ID NCT07615829

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Thessaly Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times

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 before and after menopause. 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 tests, and well-being.

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 improve physical fitness, blood markers, 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.

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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.

MENTAL HEALTH METABOLIC HEALTH PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

Trikala, Karies, 42100, Greece

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