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Moviendo Las Caderas: Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Led by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Updated on 2026-05-20
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance program on sleep quality among Hispanic cancer survivors. This feasibility randomized controlled trial aims to assess whether the Latin Dance intervention is practical and acceptable for participants and to explore its impact compared to usual care. The study also examines secondary effects on cancer- and treatment-related symptoms such as quality of life, distress, insomnia, and fatigue. Participants are randomly assigned to either a usual care group, receiving standard care without the dance program, or to an intervention group that participates in a virtual Latin Dance program. This program consists of twice-weekly 75-minute sessions over 8 weeks. The dance intervention is developed through community engagement to be culturally relevant to Hispanic survivors. Throughout the study, participants complete various assessments including sleep quality questionnaires, actigraphy monitoring for sleep patterns, physical activity and sleep diaries, and measures of fatigue, anxiety, depression, pain, and exercise self-efficacy. These are collected at baseline, during, and after the intervention period to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy. Participants are monitored over approximately 8 weeks, with follow-up assessments to track changes and safety.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Self-identify as Hispanic and/or Latino(a)
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of a solid tumor or hematologic malignancy
- Completed primary cancer treatment at least 3 months prior to enrollment
- Experience sleep disturbance indicated by a score of 3 or more on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory sleep question
- Able to read and understand English and/or Spanish
- Physically inactive with less than 150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week in the past 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Current regular Latin dancing practice within the past year (2-3 times a week for at least two months)
- Unable to speak and read English or Spanish proficiently
- Unable to understand informed consent
- Medical conditions causing sleep impairment such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or shift work
- Regular use of a walker or wheelchair
- Healing or unhealed fractures
- Heart failure
- Life expectancy less than 12 months
- Unwilling to be randomized or commit to 8 weeks of classes and follow-up assessment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the intervention arm participate in a virtual Latin Dance group program that meets twice each week for 8 weeks with 75-minute sessions. Participants in the usual care arm continue with their usual care without the dance program.
Twice weekly virtual sessions
Duration - 1 week
After the 8-week intervention, participants complete post-intervention assessments to evaluate sleep quality and other health outcomes.
1 post-intervention visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rutgers Cancer Institute
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, 08901
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Research Team
E
Evelyn Arana, DrPH
A
Arlette Chavez, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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