Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

Dance therapy for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery

Official title: Os Efeitos da dança Como Recurso terapêutico em Pacientes Com câncer de Mama Submetidas a Tratamento cirúrgico

Run by AC Camargo Cancer Center · NCT06215027 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if dance therapy can help breast cancer patients recover better and feel healthier after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorAC Camargo Cancer Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (São Paulo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 10, 2025
Study endsMay 30, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT06215027 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are breast cancer patients who have recently undergone surgical resection and have been referred for physiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with prior oncological diagnoses or neuromuscular diseases may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of dance as a therapeutic intervention for breast cancer patients who have undergone surgical treatment. The study aims to assess improvements in various health metrics, including range of motion, muscle strength, fatigue, functionality, pain, and overall quality of life. Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention evaluations over a 16-week period using a variety of assessment tools. The goal is to determine whether dance can enhance recovery and well-being in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the recovery and quality of life for breast cancer patients post-surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While dance therapy is a novel approach in this specific context, similar interventions in other patient populations have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients diagnosed with breast cancer
* undergone surgical resection
* after medical referral for physiotherapy
* and physiotherapeutic assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with another previous oncological diagnosis
* previous neuromuscular diseases
* patients who do not agree to take part in the study
* or the impossibility of carrying out the muscle strength assessment and/or other assessments

Where it's running

  • AC Camargo Cancer Center
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.