Clinical Trial

Dance/Movement Therapy for Functional Neurological Disorder

Study acronym: DMTforFND
Active, Not Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated June 26, 2026 (before its estimated July 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Building on evidence for somatic or physical interventions in functional neurological disorder (FND), the goal of this study is to test the feasibility of a structured dance/movement task in individuals with FND, and explore the potential use of somatic or body-based therapies in this population. The primary study outcomes will be the feasibility and acceptability of a structured dance/movement therapy (DMT) intervention for individuals diagnosed with FND. The study will also explore whether this type of intervention has potential to contribute to elevating trust in the body and general wellbeing, alongside reducing functional neurological and dissociative symptoms. Researchers will compare structured dance/movement therapy to a physical exercise/body coordination condition.
Protocol Amendment History 2 changes
critical Trial status changed: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-06-27
notable Primary completion pushed: 2026-06-30 -> 2026-07-30 2026-06-27
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07378488
Lead Sponsor King's College London
Conditions Functional Neurological Disorder
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-01-28
Primary Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-26