Effect of 12 Weeks of Zumba Combined With Halotherapy on Body Composition, Respiratory, and Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Sedentary Older Adults

NCT07423624 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2025/0471
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a 12-week Zumba exercise program combined with halotherapy on body composition, aerobic capacity, and physical fitness parameters in adult women. Participants were randomly assigned to a Zumba plus halotherapy group or a control group. Physical fitness tests and body composition measurements were performed before and after the intervention.

Conditions

Zumba Exercise; Halotherapy; Physical Fitness; Body Composition

Keywords

physical therapy; sedentary older adults; aerobic exercise; Zumba; halotherapy; complementary therapy; pulmonary function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Body Composition

  Parameter: Body weight

  12 week

• Aerobic Capacity

  Measured by \[ 6-minute walk test / VO₂max estimation\]

  12 weeks

• Body Composition

  Parameter: BMI

  12 week

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Handgrip strength

  12 weeks

• Flexibility

  12 weeks

• Balance

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Zumba + Halotherapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants performed Zumba training sessions \[haftada X gün, seans süresi\] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment.

Other: Zumba + Halotherapy Group; Other: Control

CONTROL

NO INTERVENTION

Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy.

Interventions

Zumba + Halotherapy Group OTHER

Participants performed Zumba training sessions \[haftada X gün, seans süresi\] for 12 weeks. Each session was followed by halotherapy exposure in a salt room environment.

Zumba + Halotherapy Group

Control OTHER

Participants maintained their usual daily activities without structured exercise or halotherapy.

Zumba + Halotherapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 55 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Female participants aged \[55-80\] years
• Sedentary or recreationally active
• No regular exercise participation in the previous 6 months

You may not qualify if:

• Cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disorders
• Pregnancy
• Participation in structured exercise programs during the study period

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gümüşhane Universıty: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gumushane Univetsity

Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: director

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2026
• First Posted: February 20, 2026
• Study Start: May 5, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 20, 2024
• Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)