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Latin Dance for Post-Lung Transplant Recovery

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Overseen ByTeresa Padro, DNP, APRN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research study is to see if participating in Latin dance for 12 sessions can improve wellbeing in several areas including balance, fear of movement, anxiety, depression and spirometry.

Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What safety data exists for Latin Dance as a treatment for post-lung transplant recovery?

The provided research does not contain specific safety data for Latin Dance or related dance therapies in the context of post-lung transplant recovery. The studies focus on complementary therapies like relaxation, TENS, and pulmonary rehabilitation, but do not mention Latin Dance or its safety. Further research specifically evaluating Latin Dance for this purpose would be needed to provide safety data.12345

Is Latin Dance a promising treatment for post-lung transplant recovery?

Latin Dance is a promising treatment because it is a fun and engaging way to improve physical and mental health. It helps people stay active, boosts self-esteem, and encourages social connections, which are all important for recovery.678910

What data supports the idea that Latin Dance for Post-Lung Transplant Recovery is an effective treatment?

The available research shows that dance interventions, including Latin Dance, can have a range of benefits for people with lung conditions. Dance is seen as enjoyable and safe, improving physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. It can enhance quality of life, social connections, and exercise tolerance. Although specific data on Latin Dance for post-lung transplant recovery is limited, the general positive effects of dance on lung health suggest it could be a promising treatment. Compared to other alternative treatments like relaxation and TENS, dance offers unique social and enjoyment benefits, which might make it more appealing and sustainable for some patients.16111213

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Teresa Padro, DNP, APRN

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals who have had a lung transplant and are able to walk with or without assistance. They should have completed outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and have their pain under control.

Inclusion Criteria

I can walk with or without help, have finished heart/lung rehab, and my pain is well managed.

Exclusion Criteria

Gastro-jejunal tubes
Chest tube
Nasogastric tubes
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in Latin dance sessions to improve wellbeing in areas such as balance, fear of movement, anxiety, depression, and spirometry

12 weeks
12 sessions (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in kinesophobia, anxiety, depression, gait, and lung function after the dance sessions

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Latin Dance
Trial Overview The study is testing whether Latin dance, over the course of 12 sessions, can improve balance, reduce fear of movement, alleviate anxiety and depression, as well as enhance lung function measured by spirometry in post-lung transplant patients.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Post-Lung TransplantExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Dance interventions have shown a broad range of benefits for patients with noninfectious pulmonary diseases, including improvements in quality of life, social cohesion, and exercise tolerance, based on a systematic review of seven studies.
The interventions, lasting from 1 to 10 weeks, were particularly enjoyable for children and adolescents with asthma, suggesting that dance could be a fun and effective way to enhance health and well-being in this population.
The Impact of Dance Interventions on Patients with Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases: A Systematic Review.Niranjan, V., Tarantino, G., Kumar, J., et al.[2023]
A systematic review of 70 studies found that dance-based interventions can effectively rehabilitate patients with various pathologies, including neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular conditions, as well as healthy individuals.
Dance therapy not only improves physical health but also enhances mental and social skills, making it a versatile and innovative rehabilitation strategy for diverse populations.
Characterization of dance-based protocols used in rehabilitation - A systematic review.Hincapié-Sánchez, MF., Buriticá-Marín, ED., Ordoñez-Mora, LT.[2022]
Arts in Health interventions, such as music and dance, may enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic lung disease, although their use in medical treatment is not widely recognized by healthcare professionals.
Current research indicates that these interventions offer various biopsychosocial benefits, but more studies are needed to fully understand their effectiveness and integrate them into chronic disease management strategies.
Music and dance in chronic lung disease.Philip, K., Lewis, A., Hopkinson, NS.[2020]

Citations

The Impact of Dance Interventions on Patients with Noninfectious Pulmonary Diseases: A Systematic Review. [2023]
Characterization of dance-based protocols used in rehabilitation - A systematic review. [2022]
Music and dance in chronic lung disease. [2020]
The utility of preoperative six-minute-walk distance in lung transplantation. [2022]
Complementary Therapy Learning in the Setting of Lung Transplantation: A Single-Center Observational Study of Appropriation and Efficacy. [2023]
Depression after lung transplantation: causes and treatment. [2022]
Patients' experiences of information and support during the first six months after heart or lung transplantation. [2015]
Culturally adapted pulmonary rehabilitation for adults living with post-tuberculosis lung disease in Kyrgyzstan: protocol for a randomised controlled trial with blinded outcome measures. [2022]
Perspective of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers in Latin America. [2022]
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BAILAMOS: Development, Pilot Testing, and Future Directions of a Latin Dance Program for Older Latinos. [2021]
BAILA: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Latin Dancing to Increase Physical Activity in Spanish-Speaking Older Latinos. [2023]
Effect of Latin dance on physical and mental health: a systematic review. [2023]
"Dance and go on": a project of psychosocial rehabilitation on the road. [2018]
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