An interventional study of Bhangra for Health 1 and Bhangra Dance class in Metabolic Disease, sponsored by University of Wolverhampton. Completed at 1 site in United Kingdom. Open to female participants aged 40 Years to 70 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-17.
Sponsored by University of Wolverhampton · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Among 61 studies in Metabolic Diseases with a site in United Kingdom — 8 open to participants now, 16 under way, 8 of them phase 3. Metabolic Diseases · United Kingdom.
Among the 61 studies in Metabolic Diseases with a site in United Kingdom, this one is the 15th largest by enrollment of the 52 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 2 that started in 2025, is one of 20 with no phase, and was the 60th registered.
763 studies on the registry are indexed under Metabolic Diseases; 192 are open to participants now.
Browse Metabolic Diseases studies →8 of the 61 studies in Metabolic Diseases with a site in United Kingdom are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
iECURE, Inc. · Sites in United Kingdom, United States, France
Ages 7 mo–15 mo
CRISPR Therapeutics AG · Sites in United Kingdom, United States, Australia and 1 more country
Ages 18–75
Hoffmann-La Roche · Sites in United Kingdom, United States, Argentina and 22 more countries
Ages 18–75
Hoffmann-La Roche · Sites in United Kingdom, United States, Argentina and 24 more countries
Ages 18–80
King's College Hospital NHS Trust · Sites in United Kingdom
Ages 18–55
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Of the 133 Metabolic Diseases studies recruiting now, 47 (35%) set no upper age limit and 63 (47%) stop at 75 or younger; 38 take children under 18; 50 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 40 Years to 70 Years · female · healthy volunteers too.
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61 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
A study in two phases is counted once above. Listed by phase, each with its combined phases: Phase 1 6 · Phase 2 10 · Phase 3 20
First in 2007; this study’s year is marked. 2 started in 2025.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's enrollment of 99 is above the median of 50 across 525 interventional studies indexed under Metabolic Diseases.
Median enrollment 50 across the 52 interventional studies, 60 across the 9 observational. Of the 37 that completed or were terminated, 20 (54%) have results posted.
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37 of 61 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
University of Wolverhampton is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; 4 are open to participants now.
University of Wolverhampton has 1 study filed under Metabolic Diseases — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
4 of the studies in Metabolic Diseases with a site in United Kingdom that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 1 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07400653Phase 3PfizerA Study to Learn About the Study Medicine (PF-08653944) in People With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) | 2027-10-12 |
| NCT07802366metaX Institut fuer Diatetik GmbHMarket Research of a Slow Release Protein Substitute for the Dietary Management of PKU | 2027-05-01 |
| NCT07491172CRISPR Therapeutics AGA Safety and Tolerability Trial Evaluating CTX310 in Participants With Refractory Dyslipidemias | 2027-06 |
| NCT04159103ModernaTX, Inc.Open-Label Study of mRNA-3927 in Participants With Propionic Acidemia | 2027-08-31 |
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You are invited to take part in a research project. Before you decide if you would like to take part, please read this information sheet carefully. You can also ask the lead researcher if you have any questions (please see contact details at the end of this sheet).
Title of Project: Investigating the feasibility of a twelve week Bhangra dance intervention on metabolic health, physical function and mental well-being among 40-70 years old adults identifying as coming from the Indian diaspora:
What is the purpose of the research? To understand whether a twelve-week Bhangra dance course has a positive influence on your metabolic health, physical function and mental well-being. To understand your experiences with the dance classes? What will participation in the project involve? This 12-week course of Bhangra dance, run by qualified instructors, consists of two classes a week and is free for you. Classes will run on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm for 45 minutes in dance room on the second floor of the Performance Hub, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus. First aiders are on site if there are any mishaps or you get into trouble. Ideally we would love it if you did every class but we understand that this is probably not achievable. Also we don't expect you to stop doing other exercise, these classes can be an added extra.
As this is a research project we would like to collect some health information from you before and after the course. This will require you to come in to the University (Walsall Campus) to complete some tests and questionnaires, we will contact you to arrange a suitable day and time. There is also an opportunity to be a part of a discuss group so you can feedback about how you find the classes and you they are affecting you.
Questionnaires: These measure your quality of life including your mental wellbeing (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale), your physical wellbeing (EQ-5D) and mental acuity (MMSE). You will also be asked every now and again to complete a short questionnaire on how you are feeling before and after a class (BRUMS).
Physical Health: Your blood pressure and body composition at the start and end of the course will be measured. The blood pressure uses an automatic machine that will be placed over your left upper arm. It will inflate and then slowly deflate. The body composition machine will require you to stand barefoot on some scales and hold onto a sensor with each hand. Two small blood samples (5ml) will be taken from your preferred arm by a trained phlebotomist. These will be used to measure a number of health markers including triglycerides, glucose and cholesterol.
Physical function: Your balance and muscle strength will be measured. The first uses the Y-balance test. You will be asked to stand at the centre of the Y on one leg and then reach with the opposite leg in the specified direction as far as possible, lightly touching the furthest point without losing balance. The strength test uses an isometric pull: you will stand on a platform with a chain attached to a bar. Holding onto the bar and keeping your arms straight participants will pull with your arms and push down with your legs as hard as possible for 3-5 seconds Why have I been invited to take part? You have been invited to take part in this study because you are between 40-70 years old and identify as coming from the Indian diaspora.
Do I have to take part? The decision to take part in the study is completely up to you and you can withdraw at any time without any consequences.
What will happen to the data I provide? Your data will be anonymised by providing you with a unique identifying code (UIC) and we will monitor how your data changes before and after the dance classes. Your personal data will be available to you at the end of the study What are the benefits and risks of taking part? There are minimum physical risks involved in partaking in a dance class but the use of qualified instructors will minimise this. The blood test may cause localised bruising around the area the sample is taken.
How will confidentiality be assured? Measures to ensure confidentiality include anonymization of data, your name and personal details will be substituted with a unique identity code. Only the Principal Investigator will have access to both. During the research, data will be stored in an encrypted file on the only device which belongs to the leading researcher. Afterwards, information linked to personal identity will be deleted and only the data related to the research will be preserved anonymously.
What will happen to the results of the research? If you volunteer for the project your results will also be used for to help inform future health interventions and the anonymous group data will also be used for conference presentation and journal publication(s).
Physical activities, such as dance, have long been utilised as a non-pharmacological method for promoting general health; dance is believed to be a safe, relaxed and moderate intensity form of physical activity . Dance as a common 'language' of human beings, exists worldwide with various genres in different cultures and countries. It has been used as a tool for healing and health throughout human history with an illustration of this being shamanic dance healing. Evidence regarding the effects of each physical activity mode on health promotion is mainly positive. For example, previous research found that participating in dance activity could produce physical, psychological and social benefits, and improve quality of life.
People from an Indian heritage have significant increased risks of chronic physical and mental diseases compared to the Caucasian population, but the population has a low exercise adherence with a number of perceived barriers some of which involve culture and sex.
This research will explore the feasibility of conducting a culturally appropriate dance intervention for female adults. Bhangra is an energetic folk dance and music form that originated from Punjab, India. Today, it is the newest dance, music, and fitness phenomenon spreading all over the world. Bhangra has made its way to America's Got Talent, the London Olympics, and even the White House. In examining feasibility, this project will also investigate the adherence and enjoyment rates of a 12-week dance intervention alongside changes in metabolic health, physical function and mental health. Participants' experiences of the sessions will be qualitatively examined in order to enhance future intervention delivery.
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Participants will carry one 45-minute Bhangra class per week. All intervention workouts have warm-up, cooldown and stretch segments build in around the 'main component' of the class in 45 mins. The main component of the class is the exercise performed to the Bhangra tracks using specific moves to deliver the cardio and strength output(s). Therefore, the Bhangra music, moves and structure combined deliver the exercise outputs. Where a 'strength' segment is delivered towards the end of the class, this may consist of squats, lunges, boxing and/or abs to focus on specific areas of the body for additional health benefits. Interventions start off 'slow' - i.e. with easy-to-perform moves, broken down to their most basic form and progressed up through intensification of levels (1=basic, 2= mid and 3-higher level). Not only are the moves intensified in each class to provide intensity options, more tracks and Bhangra moves are added to increase complexity and challenge
Other: Bhangra for Health 1
Participants will carry two 45-minute Bhangra class per week. All intervention workouts have warm-up, cooldown and stretch segments build in around the 'main component' of the class in 45 mins. The main component of the class is the exercise performed to the Bhangra tracks using specific moves to deliver the cardio and strength output(s). Therefore, the Bhangra music, moves and structure combined deliver the exercise outputs. Where a 'strength' segment is delivered towards the end of the class, this may consist of squats, lunges, boxing and/or abs to focus on specific areas of the body for additional health benefits. Interventions start off 'slow' - i.e. with easy-to-perform moves, broken down to their most basic form and progressed up through intensification of levels (1=basic, 2= mid and 3-higher level). Not only are the moves intensified in each class to provide intensity options, more tracks and Bhangra moves are added to increase complexity and challenge
Other: Bhangra Dance class
Control group. Asked to carry on their daily living activities as normal
Participants will carry out one 45-minute dance class a week for 12-weeks. All intervention workouts have warm-up, cooldown and stretch segments build in around the 'main component' of the class in 45 mins. The main component of the class is the exercise performed to the Bhangra tracks using specific moves to deliver the cardio and strength output(s). Therefore, the Bhangra music, moves and structure combined deliver the exercise outputs. Where a 'strength' segment is delivered towards the end of the class, this may consist of squats, lunges, boxing and/or abs to focus on specific areas of the body for additional health benefits. Interventions start off 'slow' - i.e. with easy-to-perform moves, broken down to their most basic form and progressed up through intensification of levels (1=basic, 2= mid and 3-higher level). Not only are the moves intensified in each class to provide intensity options, more tracks and Bhangra moves are added to increase complexity and challenge
Participants will carry out two 45-minute dance classes a week for 12 weeks. All intervention workouts have warm-up, cooldown and stretch segments build in around the 'main component' of the class in 45 mins. The main component of the class is the exercise performed to the Bhangra tracks using specific moves to deliver the cardio and strength output(s). Therefore, the Bhangra music, moves and structure combined deliver the exercise outputs. Where a 'strength' segment is delivered towards the end of the class, this may consist of squats, lunges, boxing and/or abs to focus on specific areas of the body for additional health benefits. Interventions start off 'slow' - i.e. with easy-to-perform moves, broken down to their most basic form and progressed up through intensification of levels (1=basic, 2= mid and 3-higher level). Not only are the moves intensified in each class to provide intensity options, more tracks and Bhangra moves are added to increase complexity and challenge
Intervention Feasibility
Feasibility of intervention as monitored by participant adherence (number of sessions attended as a percentage 0-100%)
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12 weeks
Metabolic health (cholesterol)
Exploratory assessment of changes in cholesterol (mmol.L) - decreased scores indicate improvement)
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Metabolic Health (HDL)
Exploratory changes in HDL over the intervention period (mmol.L) - increased scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Metabolic Health (Glucose)
Exploratory changes in glucose (mmol.L)- decreased scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Metabolic Health (TC/HDL ratio)
Exploratory changes in the TC/HDL ratio - decreased ratio scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Metabolic Health (BMI)
Exploratory assessment of changes in BMI (kg/m2) - decreased scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Perceived changes in Quality of life (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale)
Exploratory assessment of changes in quality of life (WEMWBS) scores between 14-70. Increased scores indicate greater positive wellbeing
Time frame: From enrolment o end of intervention at 12-weeks
Perceived changes in Quality of life (EQ-5D)
Exploratory assessment of changes in quality of life (EQ-5D) Evaluated across levels of severity (5 levels ranging from no problems to extreme problems) that equate to a specific health state profile; and EQ VAS 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable)
Time frame: From enrolment o end of intervention at 12-weeks
Physical performance (Leg strength)
Exploratory assessment of changes in leg strength (kg) increased scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Physical Performance (Balance)
Exploratory changes in Y-balance scores (cm) increased scores indicate improvement
Time frame: From enrolment to end of intervention at 12-weeks
Acceptability of Intervention
Participant experiences of the intervention via semi-structured interviews
Time frame: From enrolment o end of intervention at 12-weeks
Plan to share: Yes — The study complies with open science guidelines. All collected parameters will be shared via figshare. These included: sex, age, height, body mass, % body fat, muscle mass (kg), blood pressure, total cholesterol (Chol), high density lipoprotein (HDL), total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein ratio (TC/HDL) and glucose (Gluc), leg strength and balance. All data are anonymised and given a UIC
Supporting information: Study protocol, Informed consent form, Analytic code
Time frame: The IPD and supporting information are currently available and will be so for 25-years
Access criteria: Anyone can access the IPD and supporting information via DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.8425152
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Ran from Sep 2025 to primary completion in Apr 2026, 7 months.
Of 182 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Metabolic Diseases, half reached primary completion within 22 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 44. This study's 7 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 201 studies reached it within 22 months; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 43.
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