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Tango therapy shows promise for Parkinson's mind and body

NCT ID NCT05904171

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether learning Argentine tango can improve thinking, mood, and movement in people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Forty-five participants took either tango lessons or did general walking and stretching twice a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive skills, emotional well-being, and physical performance like walking speed and balance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Argentine tango lessons (Riabilitango approach)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, drug-free way to help people with Parkinson's improve their balance, thinking, and mood.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 45 people. The benefits may not be large or last long, and results may not apply to everyone with Parkinson's.

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Study facts

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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

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of mild-moderate Parkinson's Disease (modified Hoehn\&Yahr Scale 1-3) Exclusion Criteria: * Having attended Argentine Tango classes in the past year; * Having attended Physical Therapy rehabilitation in the past month; * Other neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors) * Dementia * Any clinical condition not compatible with physical activity * Deep Brain Stimulation of infusion pumps implants

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Parkinson disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS

    Milan, Lombardy, 20122, Italy

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