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NCT06844981 | RECRUITING | Cancer Survivorship

Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Sponsor:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Evelyn Arana, DrPH

Brief Summary:

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).

Condition or disease

Cancer Survivorship

Sleep Disturbances

Intervention/treatment

Latin Dance

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

In this feasibility Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study, the investigators will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and explore the impact of a Latin dance intervention vs usual care on sleep quality among Hispanic survivors. Study Aims: Aim 1: Develop a culturally appropriate Latin dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors using a bidirectional community engagement approach. Using iterative qualitative feedback from Hispanic cancer survivors, the investigators will develop a Latin dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors. Aim 2: Assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors. Aim 3: Provide preliminary evidence of the efficacy potential of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention vs. usual care on subjective and objective sleep quality for Hispanic survivors.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 40 participants
Masking : SINGLE
Primary Purpose : SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Official Title : Moviendo Las Caderas: Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Actual Study Start Date : 2026-03
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2026-10
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2027-03

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * 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)
  • * Have sleep disturbance (indicated by a response of 3 or more on the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory sleep question by using an 11-point scale anchored by 0 \[no sleep disturbance\] and 10 \[worst possible sleep disturbance\]
  • * Be able to read and understand English and/or Spanish
  • * Physically Inactive (\<150 minutes of vigorous exercise/week within the past 3 months)
Exclusion Criteria
  • * 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
  • * Regular use of a walker or wheelchair
  • * Healing or unhealed fractures
  • * Heart failure
  • * Life expectancy \<12 months
  • * Unwilling to be randomized to study arms and/or commit to 8 weeks of classes and a follow-up assessment
Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

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RECRUITING

United States, New Jersey

Rutgers Cancer Institute

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, 08901