NCT07578493Completed
Effectiveness of Dance Therapy in Stroke Patients.
Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-based Dance Therapy for Patients With Chronic Stroke.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 18 Sept 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Hemiparesis following a stroke is associated with persistent deficits in postural control, balance, and social participation, especially in the chronic phase. Dance therapy, as a multisensory intervention based on movement, music, and body expression, could promote sensorimotor integration and improve postural stability, complementing conventional physiotherapy. The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of a therapeutic dance program on postural control in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. A secondary objective is to analyze changes in functional balance and gait, as well as subjective satisfaction with the therapy. A controlled study with two parallel groups will be conducted. Sixteen participants with chronic hemiparesis will be recruited (n=8 experimental group; n=8 control group). Both groups will receive standard physiotherapy, but the experimental group will also receive an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week to complement their usual therapy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be performed. ThThe experimental group is expected to show a significantly greater improvement in posturographic and clinical parameters compared to the control group. The results could support the implementation of dance therapy as a complementary intervention in community neurorehabilitation programs.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 16 (actual)
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2026
- Start date
- 15 May 2026
- Primary completion date
- 30 Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
- University of Salamanca
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07578493
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 16
- From 15 May 2026 to the primary completion date, 30 Aug 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Prior treatment
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders or concomitant neurological conditions.
Other illness
- Severe aphasia or other cognitive disorders that limit comprehension.
- Behavioral disorders that hinder group participation.
Who the study is looking for
- Chronic hemiparesis (≥ 6 months post-stroke).
- Ability to maintain independent standing or with minimal assistance.
- Clinical stability to perform moderate physical exercise.
- Sufficient understanding to follow simple instructions.
Age in the registry: 18 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Salamanca Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Salamanca | Spain | Unknown status |
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