NCT01451892

Brief Summary

Title: The effect of dance-therapy on the functional capacity, body image and quality of life of patients with advanced obesity Project duration: 33 months (August 2010 to June 2013) Clinical context: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. The gait and balance problems in obese people and the associated decreased functional capacity and risk of falling highlight the need to evaluate the benefits of specific treatments on these problems. Attention should be paid not only to metabolic management but also to the physical rehabilitation required in cases of advanced obesity. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of dance-therapy on functional capacity (walking ability, postural control and physical activity level), body image and quality of life of patients with advanced obesity.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2010

Typical duration for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2010

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 5, 2011

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 14, 2011

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

December 16, 2014

Status Verified

December 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

3.6 years

First QC Date

October 5, 2011

Last Update Submit

December 12, 2014

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

Obesitydancegaitbalanceposturedance therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in comfortable gait speed

    0, 36 weeks, 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in functional capacities

    0, 36 weeks, 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Dance therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

overweight individuals participating in a patient education program for obese people combined with specific dance-therapy

Other: Dance Therapy

Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

overweight individuals participating in a patient education ambulatory program for obese people

Other: patient education

Interventions

Dance TherapyOTHER

overweight individuals participating in a patient education program for obese people combined with specific dance-therapy

Dance therapy
patient educationOTHER

overweight individuals participating in a patient education program

Education

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Person with obesity (BMI ≥ 30)
  • Aged \> 18 years old
  • Being able to walk 10 meters without a walking aid

You may not qualify if:

  • Foot ulcer at the moment of data acquisition
  • Orthopaedic, surgical or neurological (other than diabetic neuropathy ) problems which af-fect patient's gait
  • Non diabetic neuropathy (Charcot, chronic alcohol consumption, thyroid dysfunction)
  • Mental diseases interfering with group therapies

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital

Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Allet L, Muller-Pinget S, Punt I, Edelsten C, Ballif A, Golay A, Pataky Z. Dance therapy combined with patient education improves quality of life of persons with obesity: A pilot feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2017 Jan-Feb;11(1):79-87. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2016.03.005. Epub 2016 Apr 3.

    PMID: 27053574DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Dance TherapyPatient Education as Topic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sensory Art TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesHealth EducationPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2011

First Posted

October 14, 2011

Study Start

July 1, 2010

Primary Completion

February 1, 2014

Study Completion

February 1, 2014

Last Updated

December 16, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-12

Locations

CH(1)