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Can dance improve balance after hemiparesis?

NCT ID NCT03149458

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre d'Investigation Clinique et Technologique 805 Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers test whether an 8-session dance workshop improves balance in adults with hemiparesis, a weakness on one side of the body. Participants are randomly assigned to either the dance program or an upper-limb rehabilitation program. The study measures changes in walking and balance using the Timed Up and Go test and the Berg Balance Scale.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a dance workshop program
What this could lead to
If dance helps, it could offer a low-cost, enjoyable way for people with hemiparesis to improve balance and walking. It might also become a complement to standard rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with 31 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Dance may not outperform upper-limb rehabilitation for balance, and some participants may find the sessions difficult or not feasible.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

31 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2017

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient who signed the consent letter * Male or female adults age ≥ 18 years, * Hemiparetic patient * Patient with balance disorders, able to walk alone and perform a U-turn, with or without technical assistance. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral brain lesions, cerebellar syndrome * Other pathology or impairment that may interfere with the study such as visual, cardiovascular or other uncontrolled medical conditions * Patient who underwent surgery of the musculoskeletal system in The 6 months prior to inclusion * Major cognitive disorders not allowing the dance activity or the passing of evaluations * Behavioral disorders not allowing group workshops * Pregnant woman, breastfeeding * Non-affiliation to a social security scheme (beneficiary or beneficiary)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemiparesis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Raymond Poincaré Hospital- PMR Unit - Netter

    Garches, 92380, France

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