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Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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).

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • Latin Dance
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Where

1 site
Rutgers Cancer Institute
New Brunswick, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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