Moviendo Las Caderas: Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
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).
Description
In this feasibility Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study, the investigators will assess the feasibility, acceptability, and explore the impact of a Latin dance intervention vs usual care on sleep quality among Hispanic survivors. Study Aims: Aim 1: Develop a culturally appropriate Latin dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors using a bidirectional community engagement approach. Using iterative qualitative feedback from Hispanic cancer survivors, the investigators will develop a Latin dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors. Aim 2: Assess the feasibility and acceptability o…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 disturb…
Interventions
- BehavioralLatin Dance
Latin Dance intervention
Location
- Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, New Jersey