Zumba for heart health in overweight women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a 4-month Zumba dance program can improve heart health, blood sugar, and hormone levels in women who are overweight or obese. If you qualify, you'll attend regular Zumba sessions to see if they help your body's metabolism.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged between 18 and 65.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher (considered overweight or obese).
- You are either pre-menopausal or post-menopausal (your doctor can confirm).
- You are not taking hormone therapy or weight-loss medications.
- You do not have any hormone-related disease or other chronic illness.
- You have not done intense exercise within 48 hours before the study starts.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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