Feasibility of a Community-based Dance Program for Latino Older Adults

NCT05991076 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2023-0945EDUC/KINESIOLOGY
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of Activate Bailando, a 6-week community-based dance class offered in Spanish to older adults. 20 older adults in the Madison, Wisconsin area who are enrolled in Activate Bailando will complete a pre-and post-program test within 10 days for program start and completion.

Conditions

Mobility Limitation

Keywords

Hispanic/Latinos; Older Adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Recruitment rate of participants who enroll in the study

  A proportion of participants enrolled in the class and those who participate in the data collection will be reported.

  Baseline

• Retention rate of participants who enroll and complete the study

  A proportion of participants who complete the pre data collection, attend at least half of the classes, and complete the post data collection.

  Baseline, posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Attendance of Class Participation

  Participants will be asked how many classes they attended at the end of the program.

  Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Acceptability of participation in the class

  Participants will be asked what they enjoyed and what they thought could be improved from the class.

  Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale

  Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Change in Timed Up and Go Results

  Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Change in the 4-stage balance test

  Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Changes in Falls Efficacy Scale (Short Version)

  Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

• Changes in Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6)

  Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

Study Arms (1)

Activate Bailando Dance Program

The Activate Bailando program is a 6-week dance-focused exercise program that focuses on balance and social connectedness for community-dwelling Spanish-speaking older adults.

Other: Latin Dance

Interventions

Latin Dance OTHER

The Activate Bailando class is a dance-focused exercise class that is offered once per week for one hour. The program has been developed by dance educators in the Madison area.

Activate Bailando Dance Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community-dwelling older adults including Spanish-speaking older adults are enrolled in Activate Bailando, a community-based dance class.

You may qualify if:

• Being over the age of 55
• Willing and able to participate in the Activate Bailando class
• Willing and able to complete data collection before and after the program

You may not qualify if:

• Not Being over the age of 55
• Not willing and able to participate in the Activate Bailando class
• Not willing and able to complete data collection before and after the program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Wisconsin, Madison: lead
• Wisconsin Institute For Healthy Aging: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Catholic Multicultural Center

Madison, Wisconsin, 53713, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mobility Limitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Luis Columna, PhD

  UW Madison

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 4, 2023
• First Posted: August 14, 2023
• Study Start: August 8, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 3, 2023
• Study Completion: October 3, 2023
• Last Updated: November 14, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)