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Official title Dance-Mindfulness Intervention for Well-Being in Recreational Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07262177
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This 12-week study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Dance-Mindfulness intervention integrating Modern Theatre Dance with mindfulness-based embodied practices to enhance psychological wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness in adults. The intervention combines: (1) polyvagal-informed breath-movement synchronization (nasal breathing, grounding); (2) ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Modern Theatre Dance technique progression and dance movements (Grades 2-4); (3) nervous system regulation through somatic practices; and (4) phenomenological reflection via weekly journaling and post-session integration.
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Enrolled in dance classes (preferring modern/contemporary) at participating schools for at least 6 months prior to study enrollment
- Able and willing to attend weekly sessions for 12 consecutive weeks (minimum 70% attendance required)
- Able to understand and complete study questionnaires in Greek language
- Able to engage in moderate-intensity movement and dance activities without acute medical contraindications
You likely can't join if
- Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions limiting safe participation in moderate-intensity movement (e.g., acute injury, severe arthritis...
- Current severe psychological distress or mental health crisis requiring immediate clinical intervention (screened via DASS-21; cutoff: Severe or...
- Pregnancy or planning pregnancy during the 12-week study period
- Current concurrent participation in other psychological interventions, therapy, or mind-body programs (Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, other...
- Unable to attend ≥70% of weekly sessions due to scheduling constraints or anticipated absences
- Inability to provide informed consent or complete questionnaires in Greek
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Enrolled in dance classes (preferring modern/contemporary) at participating schools for at least 6 months prior to study enrollment
- Able and willing to attend weekly sessions for 12 consecutive weeks (minimum 70% attendance required)
- Able to understand and complete study questionnaires in Greek language
- Able to engage in moderate-intensity movement and dance activities without acute medical contraindications
- Written informed consent provided
- Willing to be randomly assigned to intervention or waitlist control group
- Musculoskeletal or neurological conditions limiting safe participation in moderate-intensity movement (e.g., acute injury, severe arthritis, neurological disease affecting coordination/balance)
- Current severe psychological distress or mental health crisis requiring immediate clinical intervention (screened via DASS-21; cutoff: Severe or Extremely Severe on any subscale)
- Pregnancy or planning pregnancy during the 12-week study period
- Current concurrent participation in other psychological interventions, therapy, or mind-body programs (Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, other mindfulness-based interventions)
- Unable to attend ≥70% of weekly sessions due to scheduling constraints or anticipated absences
- Inability to provide informed consent or complete questionnaires in Greek
- Acute medical illness or hospitalization within 2 weeks of study start
- History of substance abuse disorder currently active or untreated
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Trikala, Thessaly, Greece
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Trikala, Thessaly, Greece. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.