Effects of Greek traditional dancing on health and physical performance
Acute Effects of Greek Traditional Dancing on Health, Performance and Muscle Damage Markers in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women: Implications of Dancing Tempo.
NA · University of Thessaly · NCT06260124
This study tests how Greek traditional dancing affects the health and physical performance of premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tríkala, Thessaly) |
| Trial ID | NCT06260124 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the acute effects of Greek traditional dancing on health, physical performance, and muscle damage in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Participants will undergo baseline testing followed by a familiarization period with three different dance tempos: slow, moderate, and fast. Each dance session will be monitored for heart rate, oxygen consumption, and activity intensity, with various health parameters measured before and after each session. The study employs a crossover design to assess the impact of dancing on various health-related indices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are premenopausal and postmenopausal women who have not engaged in vigorous physical activity for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently participating in vigorous physical activity or have musculoskeletal or cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how traditional dancing can improve cardiovascular health and physical performance in women experiencing menopause.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific effects of Greek traditional dancing have not been extensively studied, similar interventions involving dance have shown positive outcomes in physical health and performance.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Premenopausal and postmenopausal women. * Abstain from vigorous physical activity and/or exercise during the last (at least) 6 months prior to the study. * Free of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. * Free of cardiometabolic diseases. * Free of mental health disorders * No body weight loss \>10% over the last 6 months prior to the study * Non-smokers Exclusion Criteria: * Perimenopause and menopause women * Participation vigorous physical activity and/or exercise during the last (at least) 6 months prior to the study * Presence of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. * Presence of cardiometabolic diseases. * Presence of mental health disorders * Body weight loss \>10% over the last 6 months prior to the study * Smokers
Where this trial is running
Tríkala, Thessaly
- University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science — Tríkala, Thessaly, Greece (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dimitrios Draganidis, PhD — University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
- Study coordinator: Dimitrios Draganidis, PhD
- Email: ddraganidis@uth.gr
- Phone: 2431047078
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: Menopause, Cardiovascular Health, Body Composition, Physical Performance, Muscle Damage, Greek traditional dancing, premenopausal women, postmenopausal women