Dancing away Parkinson's symptoms: tango therapy put to the test

NCT ID NCT07736014

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Foggia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether structured tango therapy can improve motor function, balance, and quality of life in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Participants are assigned to tango sessions, a standard motor reconditioning program, or a control group. Over three months of intervention and three months of follow-up, researchers measure changes in movement, gait, and daily function to see if dance offers unique benefits beyond conventional exercise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tango therapy and motor reconditioning programs
What this could lead to: If tango therapy proves effective, it could offer a fun, social exercise option to help manage motor symptoms and balance in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 27 participants, so results may not apply widely. The benefits of dance therapy may be modest and require further study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Ospedali Riuniti" di Foggia

Foggia, FG, 71122, Italy

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