Ballet classes to improve strength, balance, and memory
The Effects of Ballet Course on Lower Limb Muscle Strength, Balance and Working Memory of Fitness Studio Students and Their Compliance and Satisfaction With the Course
NA · Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · NCT05683587
This study is testing whether taking ballet classes can help improve strength, balance, and memory in people compared to regular fitness classes.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05683587 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of ballet courses on lower limb strength, balance, working memory, and overall compliance and satisfaction among participants. It aims to determine whether ballet, as a unique form of exercise, can enhance physical and cognitive abilities compared to traditional fitness classes. Participants will engage in a two-stage testing process to assess their progress and outcomes. The study seeks to address the challenge of maintaining exercise habits in a fitness environment that offers diverse options.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 20 to 64 who are willing to participate in physical testing and have no recent history of lower extremity surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to engage in vigorous exercise due to medical advice or those with prior ballet training of one year or more may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel approach to improving physical fitness and cognitive function through ballet, potentially leading to better exercise adherence.
How similar studies have performed: While ballet is a less common exercise form, previous studies have indicated its effectiveness in improving physical and cognitive outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Studio students willing to participate in the two-stage test. * Aged between 20 and 64 years old. * Able to perform test-related movements, including vertical jumping and tiptoe movements. * No lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery has been performed within six months. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are sick and unable to exercise vigorously under medical advice. * Those who have studied classical ballet for up to one year.
Where this trial is running
Tainan
- Amy Studio fitness studio — Tainan, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yi-Chun Lin
- Email: ellie820610@gmail.com
- Phone: 0934301658
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Balance, Lower Limb, Strength, Working Memory, Compliance, Satisfaction