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Can hula dancing ease Parkinson's symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07808606

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Hawaii Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Hawaii are studying whether a weekly hula class can improve quality of life, well-being, balance, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. The trial enrolls 40 adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease who can attend in-person sessions for 24 weeks. Participants take part in tailored hula classes, and researchers measure changes using a standard Parkinson's quality-of-life questionnaire and balance tests.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a weekly hula dance class tailored for people with Parkinson's disease
What this could lead to
If hula helps, it could offer a low-cost, enjoyable way for people with Parkinson's to improve balance and daily quality of life alongside standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 40 people, so any benefits may be modest or not hold up in larger trials. Dance classes also require physical ability and regular attendance, which not everyone can manage.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of idiopathic PD confirmed by a movement disorder specialist. * ≥ 18 years of age * Ability to provide informed consent * Ability to participate in an in-person 24-week hula program. * Ability to complete all 3 balance tests (4SST, FTSTS, Quantitative Romberg Force Plate Measurement) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of physical or mental health co-morbid conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could limit the subject's ability to participate in the clinical trial or to comply with follow-up requirements, or impact the scientific soundness of the clinical trial results. * Drug or alcohol dependence that might interfere with safe participation, based on opinion of the PI. * Inability to attend in-person hula classes and study visits at QMC. * Patients with high fall risk. * Contraindications for physical activity and/or hula classes specifically.

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease

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Locations

  • The Queen's Medical Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States

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