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Art Therapy for Enhancing Well-Being in Solitary Older Adults

NCT06763757 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2025-01-10

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Summary

This study explores the impact of art therapy on mental health and quality of life among solitary older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: an experimental group receiving art therapy sessions or a control group with no intervention. The art therapy program includes 12 weekly sessions lasting 90 minutes each, focusing on creative expression, observation of art, and reflective discussions. These activities are designed to enhance emotional well-being, reduce depressive symptoms, and foster interpersonal connections.

Both groups will undergo evaluations before and after the 12-week study period. The assessments will include the Taiwanese version of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure changes in psychological health and life satisfaction. The findings aim to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of art therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for improving the well-being of solitary older adults.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Art Therapy Program

The Art Therapy Program consists of 12 weekly group sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, designed to improve emotional well-being and quality of life in solitary older adults. Participants engage in structured activities that include creating art (e.g., drawing and painting), observing and interpreting art pieces, and reflective discussions to explore personal emotions and experiences. The sessions are led by trained facilitators under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. This intervention follows a thematic progression: initial sessions focus on building trust and self-expression, mid-sessions deepen emotional awareness, and final sessions culminate in a creative project reflecting the participant's personal growth. Unlike other interventions, this program is tailored specifically for older adults living alone, addressing their unique challenges of isolation and reduced social interaction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-07
Primary Completion
2025-01-31
Completion
2025-05-31

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