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Dancing away arthritis: could tango boost daily activity?

NCT ID NCT03840785

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether learning Argentine tango can increase overall physical activity in people with chronic inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis. Participants will take tango sessions that focus on body awareness, movement, and connection with music and a partner. The idea is that the pleasure of dancing may motivate patients to be more active in daily life, which could improve their health and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Argentine tango dance sessions
What this could lead to
If tango increases daily movement, it could offer a fun, sustainable way for people with arthritis to stay active and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial, so results may not apply broadly. Dancing may be challenging for some and could pose a fall risk.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

27 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2019

Finished

Mar 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age \> 18 years old with RA (ACR/EULAR criteria) in remission (CDAI ≤2.8) or with low disease activity (CDAI ≤10), or with SA (ASAS criteria) with activity deemed stable by rheumatologist. * Patient able to walk without help * Patient able to complete a questionnaire * Patient giving informed consent. * Patient covered by social security Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with disorder of higher mental function or psychiatric disorders. * Patient practicing argentine tango. * Patient with an absolute contraindication to physical activity. * Protected populations: pregnant women, breastfeeding women, tutorship, trusteeship, deprived of liberty, safeguard of justice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity rheumatoid arthritis Spondylarthritis spondyloarthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA Spondyloarthritis (SA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

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