Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

Moviendo Las Caderas: Effects of Latin Dancing on Sleep Quality in Hispanic Cancer Survivors

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).

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 of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention for Hispanic cancer survivors.

Aim 3: Provide preliminary evidence of the efficacy potential of a culturally appropriate Latin Dance intervention vs. usual care on subjective and objective sleep quality for Hispanic survivors.

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 disturbance]
• Be able to read and understand English and/or Spanish
• Physically Inactive (<150 minutes of vigorous exercise/week within the past 3 months)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current regular Latin dancing practice within the past year (2-3 times a week over a period of two months that is not interrupted).
• Inability to speak and read English or Spanish proficiently
• Inability to understand informed consent
• Medical conditions that can cause sleep impairment: sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, shift work
• Regular use of a walker or wheelchair
• Healing or unhealed fractures
• Heart failure
• Life expectancy <12 months
• Unwilling to be randomized to study arms and/or commit to 8 weeks of classes and a follow-up assessment