Dance therapy shows promise for breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07553702
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a 12-week dance program can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve quality of life in women being treated for breast cancer. Twenty-eight women will either take dance classes twice a week or continue their normal routine. Researchers will measure changes in pain, fatigue, balance, and emotional 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 program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, drug-free way to help women feel better physically and emotionally during breast cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of dance are not yet proven and may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Federal University of Maranhao
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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