Plain-English translation of NCT07615829 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study invites inactive women to see if regular dance exercise can boost their overall health. Half of the participants will join supervised dance sessions twice weekly for 6 months, while the other half will continue their normal routine. Researchers will measure changes in fitness, metabolic markers like blood sugar and cholesterol, and mental health outcomes.
Many women experience declines in physical fitness, metabolic health, and mood during menopause. This research explores whether dance—a fun, social form of exercise—can help address these changes and offer women a practical, enjoyable way to stay healthy.
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If you are chosen, you will first have blood drawn and health assessments at the start. If assigned to the dance group, you will attend two supervised dance sessions each week for 6 months—each session lasts about 60 minutes with warm-up, main dancing, and cool-down. Heart rate will be monitored during classes. At 6 months, all participants return for repeat blood tests and health assessments to see what changed.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
Greece
Sponsor
University of Thessaly
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
May 2026
Primary completion
November 2026
Age range
35 Years – 70 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Dimitrios Draganidis, PhD
University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
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