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The Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Physical Function in Older Adults in Nursing Homes

The Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Physical Function in Older Adults in Nursing Homes

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600124225
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-09
Start date
2023-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None

Interventions

Intervention group:The total intervention period of this study was 12 weeks, divided into three phases: (1) Pre-intentional stage (Week 1): Through PPT presentations, short video sharing, group activi
Control group:The control group received usual care from the nursing home, maintaining their original lifestyle and exercise status without receiving any additional dance movement therapy intervention

Sponsors

Henan University of Medicine (Xinxiang Medical University)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age =60 years; 2.Residing in the nursing home for =3 months; 3.Barthel Index score =40; 4. Voluntary participation and signed informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe mental illness; 2.Acute or terminal stage of disease; 3.Severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, metabolic, or renal diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Geriatric motor function;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Physical function;Grip Strength;Exercise self-efficacy;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJuan Fu

Henan University of Medicine (Xinxiang Medical University)

1485219702@qq.com+86 150 3734 5239

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 16, 2026