Dancing to better health: new study tests remote exercise for disabilities
NCT ID NCT03797378
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week exercise program set to music for adults with physical disabilities like spinal cord injury, stroke, or Parkinson's disease. Participants exercised three times a week via video calls, doing movements adapted to their ability. The goal was to see if the program improved fitness and strength.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- movement-to-music exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, adaptable exercise option for people with various physical disabilities to improve their fitness at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 108 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The remote format due to COVID-19 may have affected outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UAB Research Collaborative
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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