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NCT Number: NCT05991076

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Mobility Limitation Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Catholic Multicultural Center

Madison, Wisconsin, 53713, United States

About this study

The primary aim is to evaluate the feasibility of the Activate Bailando program based on measures of recruitment, retention, attendance, and acceptability.

The secondary aim is to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of the program on metrics of balance, mobility, social connectedness, and fear of falling.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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

Exclusion criteria

  • 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

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Recruitment rate of participants who enroll in the study

    Time frame: Baseline

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

  2. Retention rate of participants who enroll and complete the study

    Time frame: Baseline, posttest (up to 7 weeks)

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

  3. Attendance of Class Participation

    Time frame: Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

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

  4. Acceptability of participation in the class

    Time frame: Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

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

Secondary outcomes

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

    Time frame: Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

    A 3-item survey that measures three dimensions of loneliness: relational connectedness, social connectedness, and self-perceived isolation. The scale has three response categories: hardly ever, some of the time, often. The scores of each question are added to give a range of scores from 3 (least lonely) to 9 (most lonely).

  2. Change in Timed Up and Go Results

    Time frame: Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

    A mobility test records the time in seconds that it takes the participant to stand up, walk 10 feet (3 meters), walk back, and sit down again. An older adult who takes greater than or equal to 12 seconds to complete the task is at risk of falling.

  3. Change in the 4-stage balance test

    Time frame: Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

    A static balance test for 10 seconds in 4 different positions (stand feed side-by-side, place the instep of the foot so it is touching the big toes of the other foot, tandem stand, stand on one foot). The time the participant is able to balance in each position will be recorded in seconds. An older adult who cannot hold the tandem stand for at least 10 seconds is at increased risk of falling.

  4. Changes in Falls Efficacy Scale (Short Version)

    Time frame: Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

    A 7-item survey that measures confidence in one's own ability to complete daily activities without falling on a scale of 1-7 where lower scores indicate more extreme confidence.

  5. Changes in Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6)

    Time frame: Baseline, Posttest (up to 7 weeks)

    A 6-item scale that measures social engagement including family and friends. The total score is calculated by finding the sum of all items. For the LSNS-R, the score ranges between 0 and 60, with a higher score indicating more social engagement. For the LSNS-6, the score ranges between 0 and 30, with a higher score indicating more social engagement.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Other

Collaborators

  • Wisconsin Institute For Healthy Aging

Registry information

Official study title

Feasibility of Activate Bailando, a Community-based Dance Program, on Balance and Social Connectedness for Latino Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 14, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2023

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