Bhangra beat: could folk dance be the key to better metabolic health?
NCT ID NCT07768293
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week Bhangra dance program can improve metabolic health, physical function, and mental well-being in women aged 40-70 from the Indian diaspora. Participants will attend dance classes twice a week and undergo health assessments before and after. The goal is to see if this culturally relevant exercise is a feasible and enjoyable way to promote health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bhangra folk dance classes
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a culturally tailored, enjoyable way to improve metabolic health and physical function in older Indian women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial, so results may not be conclusive. There are minimal physical risks, but blood tests may cause bruising.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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99 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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
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40 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * a negative PAR-Q response, self-identification as South Asian, and ability to participate without high fall risk Exclusion Criteria: * NHS patients currently undergoing treatment, unstable medical conditions or contraindications to exercise
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wolverhampton
Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
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