Efficacy of Latin Dance for Promoting Wellbeing in Post Lung Transplant Recipients as Measured by Several Functional Measures, in the Outpatient Setting

Mayo Clinic

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see if participating in Latin dance for 12 sessions can improve wellbeing in several areas including balance, fear of movement, anxiety, depression and spirometry.

Eligibility

Age range: 18–80 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \- Ambulatory with or without assisting devices (not on supplemental oxygen is not exclusionary), who have completed outpatient cardiopulmonary rehab and good pain control. Exclusion Criteria: \- Tracheostomy, Hemodialysis, gastro-jejunal tubes, nasogastric tubes, wound vacs, chest tube, high levels of oxygen supplementation (mask vs nasal canula), recent falls.

Interventions

Behavioral
Latin Dance
Latin dance sessions that include a warm-up routine with music, two choreographed dances, and a cooldown routine with music.

Location

Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida