The impact of dancing versus health-related physical exercise on structural neuroplasticity, working memory and selected cognitive and motor functions in senior citizen.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00012605

Enrollment

Registered

2017-07-24

Start date

2012-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

healthy elderly

Interventions

Group 1: Dance group,practiced twice a week, 90 minutes each unit - changing formation and choreographies evry 4th unit (Line Dance, Jazz Dance, Square Dance, Latin American Dance) -accompanied by mus

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

63 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: mental health (MMSE > 27 points), no physical or health issues

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Metalic implants, neurologic diseases, regular physical training (>1/week), tattoos, claustophobia, tinnitus, depressive symptoms (BDI-II)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Structural changes in gray and white matter volume: Structural data were assessed using 3T MRI and analysed using VBM (voxel based morphometry) (SPM12) and DTI (Diffusions-Tensor Imaging). 2. Investigation in changes of BDNF-Level (Brain-Derived-Neurotrophic Factor): Blood samples were taken under fast conditions and analysed regarding the neurotrophin BDNF. 3. Cognitive Testing: Testbattery to assess Attention (TAP), verbal learn and memory test (VLMT), Rey-Osterrieth-Complex-Figure Test (ROCFT), Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Verbal word fluency test, Wechsler Memory Scale-R (Number Span forward and backward), Trail-Making Test (German Version:ZVT), CANTAB 3. Physical Testing: motor sequence leraning test, Physical Working Capacity 130, Spatial Navigation Test, Balnace Test (Sensory Organisation Test and Limits of Stability) Basline: June 2012 - September 2012 Post-test: April 2013 - June 2013	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Structural changes in gray and white matter volume: Structural data were assessed using 3T MRI and analysed using VBM (voxel based morphometry) (SPM12) and DTI (Diffusions-Tensor Imaging). 2. Investigation in changes of BDNF-Level (Brain-Derived-Neurotrophic Factor): Blood samples were taken under fast conditions and analysed regarding the neurotrophin BDNF. 3. Cognitive Testing: Testbattery to assess Attention (TAP), verbal learn and memory test (VLMT), Rey-Osterrieth-Complex-Figure Test (ROCFT), Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Verbal word fluency test, Wechsler Memory Scale-R (Number Span forward and backward), Trail-Making Test (German Version:ZVT), CANTAB 3. Physical Testing: motor sequence leraning test, Physical Working Capacity 130, Spatial Navigation Test, Balnace Test (Sensory Organisation Test and Limits of Stability) Basline: June 2012 - September 2012 Post-test: April 2013 - June 2013

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Questionnaire for Biography of Physical Activity (Wollny, 2002) throughout the life span (childhood, youth, young, middle and late adulthood) Screeings-Assessments to exclude/include subjects: - Mini Mental Status Examination (Folstein et al., 1990) to assess cognitive health - Becks-Depression-Iventory II - Freiburger Questionnaire for Physical Activity - Heath Questionnaire to assess neurologic or other diseases, medical treatments, physical activity. During the intervention we used a questionnaire to assess daily activity and the sleep-behavior (IPAQ - International Physical Activity Questionnaire)	—

Measure

Time frame

Questionnaire for Biography of Physical Activity (Wollny, 2002) throughout the life span (childhood, youth, young, middle and late adulthood) Screeings-Assessments to exclude/include subjects: - Mini Mental Status Examination (Folstein et al., 1990) to assess cognitive health - Becks-Depression-Iventory II - Freiburger Questionnaire for Physical Activity - Heath Questionnaire to assess neurologic or other diseases, medical treatments, physical activity. During the intervention we used a questionnaire to assess daily activity and the sleep-behavior (IPAQ - International Physical Activity Questionnaire)

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKathrin Rehfeld

Otto-von-Guericke Universität Institut III - Bereich Sportwissenschaft

kathrin.rehfeld@ovgu.de0391-6754706

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026