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Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

Moviendo Las Caderas: Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

NCT06844981•Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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).

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.

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

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

Locations (1)

Rutgers Cancer Institute

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion Date

October 1, 2026

Completion Date

March 1, 2027

Last Updated

January 27, 2026

Enrollment

ESTIMATED participants

Conditions

Cancer SurvivorshipSleep Disturbances

Interventions

Latin Dance

BEHAVIORAL

Contacts

Evelyn Arana, DrPH

CONTACT

908-642-0861 earana@CINJ.Rutgers.edu

Arlette Chavez, MD

CONTACT

732-715-4923 ac2758@CINJ.Rutgers.edu

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: January 27, 2026Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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