Could dancing the rumba ease Kids' loneliness and stress?
NCT ID NCT07755995
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a 12-week Latin dance program—featuring Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive—can improve psychological health in primary school children aged 6 to 12. Participants are randomly assigned to either the dance program or regular physical education classes. Researchers will measure changes in loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, enjoyment, and well-being using questionnaires before and after the program. The goal is to see if dance can be a fun, school-based way to support children's emotional health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A 12-week supervised Latin dance program (Rumba, Cha-cha, Jive) twice weekly
- What this could lead to
- If effective, school-based Latin dance could become a simple, fun way to support children's mental health and emotional well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with 60 children, so results may not apply broadly. The benefits might be modest or no different from regular physical education.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wuquan Primary School, Chengguan District, Lanzhou
Gansu, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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