Dance therapy put to the test for teen depression

NCT ID NCT07293806

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether dance-movement therapy can reduce depression in teenagers. 140 adolescents with moderate to severe depression will attend 12 group dance therapy sessions. Researchers will measure changes in depressive symptoms using questionnaires and interviews. The goal is to see if this creative, non-medication approach can improve mental health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dance-movement therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, engaging treatment option for depressed teenagers.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The therapy may not outperform standard care, and results may not apply to all teens with depression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Adolecent mental health services, Helsinki
RECRUITING

Helsinki, 00099, Finland
Helsinki University Hospital
RECRUITING

Helsinki, 00029, Finland

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