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
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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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Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon (CRNL)- INSERM U1028 - NEUROPAIN laboratory
RECRUITINGBron, 69677, France
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