Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
About this trial
The primary objective is to assess the feasibility, acceptability and explore the impact of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention vs. Usual Care on sleep quality for Hispanic cancer survivors.
Secondary objectives are to examine the preliminary efficacy of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention on secondary cancer- and treatment-related side effects (e.g., Quality of Life, distress, insomnia, fatigue).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Must have completed primary cancer treatment 3+ months prior to enrollment (e.g., chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation therapy but may be on hormonal therapy and/or immunotherapy or other long-term therapies)
Disqualifiers
Current regular Latin dancing practice within the past year (2-3 times a week over a period of two months that is not interrupted).
Inability to speak and read English or Spanish proficiently
Inability to understand informed consent
Medical conditions that can cause sleep impairment: sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, shift work
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Latin Dance
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov