Line Dancing With Blood Flow Restriction to Improve Balance and Gait in Older Women
Official title: Fall Risk and Fatiguability Following Community Line Dancing Classes for Older Women
Run by Concordia University, Montreal · NCT07860541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether wearing a blood flow restriction device while doing line dancing (online or in-person) helps older women improve balance and walking speed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Concordia University, Montreal Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07860541 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy women aged 60+ who can attend testing at Concordia University and, for online participation, have a device with webcam, Zoom, and reliable internet.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who are not physically active, have recent lower-extremity injuries, venous or vascular conditions, or cannot tolerate BFR 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
The trial explores whether adding blood flow restriction to a line-dancing program can enhance balance and gait in healthy older women. It compares online versus in-person dance sessions over a 10-week period. Participants wear a blood flow restriction device during sessions and undergo testing to measure changes in gait, balance, and related physical function. The study is conducted at Concordia University in Montreal with eligible women aged 60 and older. Results will indicate if this approach is feasible and potentially more effective than standard line dancing for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better balance and faster walking, which could reduce fall risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests line dancing can improve gait and strength, and some studies indicate that higher training doses yield gains; this study explores a novel combination with blood flow restriction.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Healthy older adults (60+ years old) * Comprehension of spoken English * Able to visit Concordia University for all testing sessions * No contraindication for physical activity from their physician * For online arm: Access to a device with a webcam, Zoom and stable internet Exclusion Criteria: * Occurrence/onset of a stroke, vertigo, concussion or lower-extremity injury during the 10-week intervention period * Presence of venous thromboembolism, peripheral vascular disease or sickle cell anemia * Vacations during the study period
Where it's running
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andreas Bergdahl
- Email: andreas.bergdahl@concordia.ca
- Phone: 514-848-2424
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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.