An interventional study of 12-Week Dance Intervention and Regular Physical Education in Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function, sponsored by Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. Completed at 1 site in China. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 20 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-19.
Sponsored by Jiangsu University of Science and Technology · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Among 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China — 41 open to participants now, 49 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Motor Activity · China.
Among the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China, this one is the 58th largest by enrollment of the 113 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 22 that started in 2026, is one of 105 with no phase, and was the 125th registered.
9,798 studies on the registry are indexed under Motor Activity; 1,910 are open to participants now.
Browse Motor Activity studies →41 of the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Peking University Third Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 35–70
Yang Zhang · Sites in China
Ages 60–79
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Sites in China
Ages 18–70 · Women only
Peking University People's Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 65+ · Healthy volunteers
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · Sites in China
Ages 18+
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Of the 1,201 Motor Activity studies recruiting now, 517 (43%) set no upper age limit and 535 (45%) stop at 75 or younger; 180 take children under 18; 420 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 20 Years · female · healthy volunteers too.
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132 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 1 · Phase 2 3 · Phase 3 3 · Phase 4 2
First in 2005; this study’s year is marked. 22 started in 2026.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's enrollment of 108 is above the median of 60 across 8,388 interventional studies indexed under Motor Activity.
Median enrollment 113 across the 113 interventional studies, 221 across the 19 observational. Of the 58 that completed or were terminated, 1 (2%) have results posted.
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1 of 132 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
This is the only study on the registry with Jiangsu University of Science and Technology as lead sponsor.
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology has 1 study filed under Motor Activity — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
18 of the studies in Motor Activity with a site in China that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07738809Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, ChinaEffects of Exercise Intervention on Sleep Quality and Emotional Problems in College Students With Depressive Symptoms | 2026-11 |
| NCT07755995Xu ShuishuiLatin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT07554027Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityEffect of Episodic Future Thinking on Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial | 2026-12 |
| NCT07137520Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe Impact of Various Exercise Intensities on Energy Expenditure Metabolism | 2026-12 |
| NCT06570083Beijing Normal UniversityMobile-Based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among the Elderly | 2026-12-30 |
Among the 132 studies in Motor Activity with a site in China, from their registry updates:
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This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week dance intervention on physical fitness and cognitive function in female college students. A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted among 108 first-year female college students from two intact physical education classes. The two classes were assigned to either a dance intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group received a 12-week dance program during university physical education classes, while participants in the control group continued their regular physical education program. Physical fitness was assessed using lung capacity, sit-and-reach, standing long jump, 50-m sprint, and 1000-m run tests. Cognitive function was assessed using the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ), Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). Assessments were conducted before and after the 12-week intervention to compare changes between the two groups.
This study was designed as a 12-week cluster-randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of dance participation on physical fitness and cognitive function among female college students. Participants were recruited from two intact physical education classes at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. A total of 108 eligible first-year female students participated in the study.
Randomization was performed at the class level. The two intact classes were randomly allocated to either the experimental group (n=54) or the control group (n=54). The experimental group participated in a structured dance intervention during university physical education classes for 12 weeks. The dance program emphasized rhythmic movement, repeated practice of dance steps and turns, coordination, expressive movement, and short dance routines. The control group continued the regular university physical education program, which included activities such as running, ball games, and general fitness exercises.
Physical fitness and cognitive function were assessed before and after the intervention. Physical fitness assessments included lung capacity, sit-and-reach flexibility, standing long jump, 50-m sprint, and 1000-m run. Cognitive assessments included the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ), Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). The study compared changes from baseline to post-intervention between the experimental and control groups.
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Female students aged 18-20 years. First-year college students enrolled in one of the two participating physical education classes.
No formal dance training during the previous six months. Medically able to participate in moderate-intensity exercise, as confirmed by the university annual health screening.
Able and willing to provide written .
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed neurological or psychological disorders that could affect cognitive testing.
Major musculoskeletal injuries that could interfere with participation in physical activity.
Cardiovascular conditions or other that could make exercise unsafe.
Language or cognitive difficulties preventing valid completion of questionnaires or cognitive tests.
Failure to meet the inclusion criteria or refusal to participate before allocation.
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Participants in this group received a structured 12-week dance intervention during university physical education classes. The program included rhythmic movement, repeated practice of dance steps and turns, coordination exercises, expressive movement, and short dance routines.
Behavioral: 12-Week Dance Intervention
Participants in this group continued the regular university physical education program during the 12-week study period, including running, ball games, fitness drills, and general skill practice.
Behavioral: Regular Physical Education
A structured dance program delivered during university physical education classes for 12 weeks. The intervention focused on rhythmic movement, dance steps, turns, coordination, expressive movement, and short dance routines.
Participants continued their regular university physical education program during the 12-week study period, including running, ball games, fitness drills, and general skill practice.
Change in Lung Capacity
Lung capacity was measured in milliliters (mL) using the standardized National Student Physical Health Standard (2014 Revision). Higher values indicate greater lung capacity. Change from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in Sit-and-Reach Flexibility
Sit-and-reach performance was measured in centimeters (cm) using the standardized National Student Physical Health Standard (2014 Revision). Higher values indicate greater flexibility. Change from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in Standing Long Jump
Standing long jump performance was measured in centimeters (cm) using the standardized National Student Physical Health Standard (2014 Revision). Greater distance indicates better lower-limb explosive power. Change from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in 50-Meter Sprint Performance
The 50-meter sprint was used to assess running speed and was recorded in seconds (s). Lower completion times indicate better sprint performance. Change from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in 1000-Meter Run Performance
The 1000-meter run was used to assess endurance performance and was recorded in minutes (min). Lower completion times indicate better endurance performance. Change from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) Score
The Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) consists of 25 items assessing everyday lapses in attention, memory, and action. Higher scores indicate more frequent cognitive failures. Change in total score from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI) Score
The Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI) consists of 14 items assessing working memory and inhibitory control. Higher scores indicate poorer executive functioning. Change in total score from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Change in Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) Score
The Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) was used to assess processing speed and attention. Participants matched digits with corresponding symbols within 90 seconds. Higher scores indicate better processing speed and attention. Change in score from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention was assessed.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention (12 weeks)
Plan to share: Yes — De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in the publication will be available upon reasonable request. Shared data may include participant-level baseline characteristics, physical fitness outcomes, and cognitive function outcomes. No directly identifying participant information will be shared.
Supporting information: Study protocol
Time frame: De-identified IPD and the study protocol will be available following publication of the primary study results and for as long as the data are retained in accordance with institutional requirements.
Access criteria: Data will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request to the corresponding author for legitimate scientific purposes. Requests should include a brief research proposal describing the purpose and planned analyses. Access will be subject to review by the research team and applicable ethical and institutional requirements. Shared data will be de-identified and must not be used to attempt to identify individual participants.
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Ran from Mar 2026 to primary completion in Jun 2026, 3 months.
Of 5,147 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Motor Activity, half reached primary completion within 17 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 36. This study's 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 5,207 studies reached it within 17 months; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 36.
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