Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children (NCT07755995) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
China60 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week Latin dance intervention on loneliness, anxiety, depression, perceived stress, physical activity enjoyment, and well-being among primary school children in Gansu, China. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a Latin dance intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in two supervised Latin dance sessions per week, including Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the 12-week intervention using validated questionnaires. The findings may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of school-based Latin dance as a strategy for promoting children's psychological health and well-being.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary school children aged 6-12 years.
* Currently enrolled in a participating primary school in Gansu, China.
* Able to participate safely in school-based physical activities and Latin dance sessions.
* Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires.
* Willing to participate in the 12-week intervention and study assessments.
* Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
* Assent provided by the child.
Exclusion Criteria：
* A medical condition, physical disability, or musculoskeletal injury that would make participation in physical activity or Latin dance unsafe.
* A health condition for which a physician or school health professional advises against participation in moderate-intensity physical activity.
* Current participation in regular Latin dance training or another structured dance intervention.
* Participation in another psychological or physical activity intervention that may affect the study outcomes.
* Inability to participate regularly in the intervention sessions or complete the study assessments.
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
Change in Loneliness
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
2
Change in Anxiety Symptoms
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
3
Change in Depressive Symptoms
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention
4
Change in Perceived Stress
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention