Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors (NCT06844981) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objective is to assess the feasibility, acceptability and explore the impact of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention vs. Usual Care on sleep quality for Hispanic cancer survivors.
Secondary objectives are to examine the preliminary efficacy of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention on secondary cancer- and treatment-related side effects (e.g., Quality of Life, distress, insomnia, fatigue).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Be 18 years of age or older
* Self-identify as Hispanic and/or Latino(a)
* Have a confirmed diagnosis of a solid tumor or hematologic malignancy
* Must have completed primary cancer treatment 3+ months prior to enrollment (e.g., chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation therapy but may be on hormonal therapy and/or immunotherapy or other long-term therapies)
* Have sleep disturbance (indicated by a response of 3 or more on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory sleep question by using an 11-point scale anchored by 0 \[no sleep disturbance\] and 10 \[worst possible sleep disturbance\]
* Be able to read and understand English and/or Spanish
* Physically Inactive (\<150 minutes of vigorous exercise/week within the past 3 months)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current regular Latin dancing practice within the past year (2-3 times a week over a period of two months that is not interrupted).
* Inability to speak and read English or Spanish proficiently
* Inability to understand informed consent
* Medical conditions that can cause sleep impairment: sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, shift work
* Regular use of a walker or wheelchair
* Healing or unhealed fractures
* Heart failure
* Life expectancy \<12 months
* Unwilling to be randomized to study arms and/or commit to 8 weeks of classes and a follow-up assessment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of the Intervention
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Treatment Perception Questionnaire (Acceptability of Intervention)
Timeframe: Post-intervention (at approximately 8 weeks)
3
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (approximately 8 weeks)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06844981
SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey