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.

breast cancer breast neoplasm Fatigue female breast carcinoma neoplasm Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federal University of Maranhao

    São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil