Dance your stress away: study tests 6-Week fitness program for Women's mental health

NCT ID NCT06785025

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Louisiana State University and A&M College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 6-week group dance fitness class could lower stress and improve mood in women aged 30 to 60. Forty-six women from Louisiana State University either joined the dance classes or continued their usual routine. Researchers measured stress through saliva samples and used questionnaires to track depression and anxiety. The goal was to see if dancing together could be a fun, effective way to support mental health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Group-Based Dance Fitness Intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way for women to lower stress and improve mental health without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 46 women from one university, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects might not last beyond the 6-week program.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION SECONDARY TO OTHER DISEASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Louisiana State University, School of Kinesiology, Huey P. Long Field House

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803, United States

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