Effectiveness of Dance Therapy in Stroke Patients.

University of Salamanca

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Gait Analysis; Balance; Range of Motion, Articular; Thermography; Muscular Strength

Treatments: Other: Dance therapy; Other: Regular physiotherapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07578493

NEURODANZAUSAL

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 16 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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16 participants in 2 patient groups

Dance therapy group

Experimental group

Treatment:

Other: Regular physiotherapy

Other: Dance therapy

Conventional treatment group

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Other: Regular physiotherapy