Teens with chronic pain try dance as medicine

NCT ID NCT05689944

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether dance therapy can help teens aged 12-20 with chronic pain feel better and move more freely. 160 participants will either attend weekly dance sessions for 15 weeks or receive standard care. The goal is to see if dancing reduces pain intensity and fear of movement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

dance therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help teens with chronic pain feel less pain and be less afraid of moving.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with no prior large-scale results. The benefit may be small or not last long, and dance therapy may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome Tension-Type Headache

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon (CRNL)- INSERM U1028 - NEUROPAIN laboratory

    RECRUITING

    Bron, 69677, France

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