Dance away pain: new study tests virtual dance for breast cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT06758102
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a 12-week virtual dance program can improve quality of life, reduce pain, fatigue, and help body image in breast cancer survivors who have ongoing pain after surgery. Thirty participants will take part in seated and standing dance classes taught over Zoom by a certified instructor. The goal is to see if dancing can be a gentle, enjoyable way to ease long-term post-surgical pain.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Dance program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, accessible way to ease pain and improve well-being for breast cancer survivors without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be modest or no better than other gentle exercise.
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