Effectiveness of Dance Therapy in Stroke Patients.
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Dance therapy, Regular physiotherapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Balance, Gait Analysis, Thermography, Range of Motion, Articular. Basic parameters: 18 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Spain
- Next step
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Official title
Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-based Dance Therapy for Patients With Chronic Stroke.
Overview
Hemiparesis following a stroke is associated with persistent deficits in postural control, balance, and social participation, especially in the chronic phase. Dance therapy, as a multisensory intervention based on movement, music, and body expression, could promote sensorimotor integration and improve postural stability, complementing conventional physiotherapy. The primary objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of a therapeutic dance program on postural control in individuals with chronic hemiparesis. A secondary objective is to analyze changes in functional balance and gait, as well as subjective satisfaction with the therapy. A controlled study with two parallel groups will be conducted. Sixteen participants with chronic hemiparesis will be recruited (n=8 experimental group; n=8 control group). Both groups will receive standard physiotherapy, but the experimental group will also receive an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week to complement their usual therapy. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be performed. ThThe experimental group is expected to show a significantly greater improvement in posturographic and clinical parameters compared to the control group. The results could support the implementation of dance therapy as a complementary intervention in community neurorehabilitation programs.
Interventions
- Other Dance therapy
The experimental group will participate in an 8-week therapeutic dance program, with one 30-minute session per week, as a complement to their regular physiotherapy. Each session will integrate: • Bilateral and diagonal PNF patterns adapted to the affected side of the body. • Rhythmic movement guided by moderate-tempo music. • Exercises focused on postural symmetry and weight transfer. • Explicit and implicit motor learning strategies. The rhythmic components will be selected to optimize audio-mo - Other Regular physiotherapy
All participants, including those in the control group, will receive standard physiotherapy provided by their primary care center, focused on functional maintenance, mobility, and strengthening, without dance or rhythmic PNF components. They will receive two 40-minute sessions per week, individualized and adapted to their functional status.
Primary outcome measures
- Static and dynamic postural control [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks]
- Load distribution during gait [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Satisfaction with the activity [Time frame: After completing the 8-week intervention]
- Adherence to treatment [Time frame: After completing the 8-week intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Chronic hemiparesis (≥ 6 months post-stroke).
- Ability to maintain independent standing or with minimal assistance.
- Clinical stability to perform moderate physical exercise.
- Sufficient understanding to follow simple instructions.
Exclusion criteria
- Severe aphasia or other cognitive disorders that limit comprehension.
- Behavioral disorders that hinder group participation.
- Severe musculoskeletal disorders or concomitant neurological conditions.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Spain · 1 center
- University of Salamanca — Salamanca
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07578493 · NEURODANZAUSAL