Dance Exercise for Metabolic and Mental Health in Women
Official title: Effects of a 6-month Dance Exercise Intervention on Physical Performance, Metabolic and Mental Health in Pre- and Post-menopausal Women
Run by University of Thessaly · NCT07615829 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A 6-month program of supervised dance workouts will be tested to see if it improves metabolic health, mental health, and physical performance in premenopausal and postmenopausal inactive women in Greece.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 35 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trikala, Karies) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07615829 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are inactive premenopausal or postmenopausal women without chronic diseases, who are not pregnant and can participate in moderate-intensity exercise.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with current chronic illnesses, contraindications to exercise, or those unable to safely participate in physical activity may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial will compare a dance exercise program to no exercise over six months in 40 inactive women, split evenly between premenopausal and postmenopausal groups. The experimental group will do two supervised dance sessions per week, with heart rate monitoring and session effort recorded. Assessments before and after the intervention will include anthropometrics, body composition, physical performance, physical activity, dietary intake, quality of life, and mental health. The goal is to determine whether regular dancing can improve metabolic markers, mood, and functional capacity in both hormonal stages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, regular dance exercise could become a playful, scalable way to boost metabolic health and mental well-being for women across menopausal status.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest physical activity improves health metrics, but this dance-focused approach with hormonal status stratification is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Free of musculoskeletal injuries * Free of chronic non-communicable diseases * Normal menstrual cycle (for premenopausal women) * No recent childbirth (previous 12 months) (for premenopausal women) * At least 12 months since the oncet of menopause (for postmenopausal women) * Non smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy (for premenopausal women) * Contraindications to exercise training * Illness or other medical condition * Use of medication
Where it's running
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly
Trikala, Karies, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Bougiesi, PhD — University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
- Study coordinator: Dimitrios Draganidis, PhD
- Email: ddraganidis@uth.gr
- Phone: +30 2431047047
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.