Dance your way to better health: new study tests ballroom for seniors
NCT ID NCT07158866
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a twice-weekly ballroom dance program for 6 months can improve physical fitness, mood, and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older. About 110 healthy volunteers will be assigned to dance, multicomponent exercise, or no intervention. Researchers will measure changes in fitness, depression, anxiety, sleep, and thinking skills.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ballroom dance program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a fun, social way for older adults to stay active and improve their physical and emotional health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of dance may not be greater than other types of exercise.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CIAFEL
Porto, Porto District, 4200-450, Portugal
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