Health and Gait Outcomes in Elderly Dancers Compared to Inactive Adults (NCT07170241) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Health and Gait Outcomes in Elderly Dancers Compared to Inactive Adults
Hungary180 participantsStarted 2025-09-12
Plain-language summary
The aim of this observational study is to assess functional fitness and spatial-temporal gait parameters in individuals aged 65 years and over who regularly participate in senior dance classes. These outcomes will be compared with those of two inactive control groups: aged-matched older adults and inactive middle-aged individuals (aged 25-40 years) who have not engaged in any structured physical activity in the past six months. Furthermore, our study aimed to assess the correlation between the duration of participation in senior dance and the measured variables including physical fitness, gait characteristics, and mental well-being.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 25-40 years (for middle-aged group); aged 65 years or over (for older people group);
* participating in senior dance class at least once a week for at least three months (for dancing group); not participated in any physical activity in the previous 6 months
* being able to walk at least 6 meters
Exclusion Criteria:
* having neurological diseases (hemiplegia, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy affecting the lower limbs)
* using a walking aid
* suffering from injury affecting the lower limbs occurred in the past six months
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Functional mobility
Timeframe: At baseline (immediately after informed consent)
2
Spatial and temporal parameters of gait
Timeframe: At baseline (immediately after informed consent)