Waltz your way to better cholesterol: study tests dance and resistance combo
NCT ID NCT06985550
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding elastic band resistance training to waltz dancing could help improve cholesterol levels in women aged 45 to 65 with dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fats). Sixty women participated in a 12-week program of supervised exercise classes three times a week, combining waltz, resistance bands, and agility training. The researchers measured changes in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and other blood fats before and after the program, comparing results to a non-exercise group.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria 1. Female, aged 45 to 65 years 2. Diagnosis of dyslipidemia defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) criteria, meeting at least one of the following: Total cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥ 130 mg/dL Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL High-density lipoprotein cholesterol \< 50 mg/dL 3. Not taking lipid-lowering medications, or on a stable lipid-lowering regimen for at least 3 months prior to enrollment with no anticipated changes during the study period 4. Medically cleared to participate in moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines 5. Able and willing to participate in a 12-week supervised exercise intervention 6. Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria 1. History of major cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, stroke, or unstable angina 2. Diagnosed diabetes with poor glycemic control 3. Serious metabolic or endocrine diseases known to affect lipid metabolism (e.g., uncontrolled thyroid disease) 4. Serious musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic conditions that may limit safe participation in sports 5. Participated in a structured exercise program more than 2 times per week in the past 6 months 6. Current hormone replacement therapy or other medications known to significantly affect lipid metabolism 7. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness that may interfere with study participation or adherence 8. Any other medical condition that was deemed by the investigators to compromise the safety of the participants or the integrity of the data
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Physical Education, Sichuan Normal University
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610101, China