A drawing intervention to reduce anxiety
Drawing and Anxiety Study: Investigation of a Guided-Drawing and Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Anxiety
This study tests if a guided drawing activity can help reduce anxiety in teenagers and young adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Penn State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (University Park, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838351 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the effectiveness of a guided drawing intervention aimed at reducing anxiety symptoms in adolescents and young adults. Participants will engage in a drawing session while their anxiety levels and physiological responses are measured before and after the intervention, as well as one week later. The study utilizes established anxiety assessment tools to evaluate the impact of the intervention on emotional well-being and physiological regulation. Two separate groups will be studied: adolescents aged 13 to 17.9 years and adults aged 18 to 25 years.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13 to 17.9 years or young adults aged 18 to 25 years who experience anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those who cannot speak, read, and understand English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel, accessible tool for reducing anxiety symptoms in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that both mindfulness and art-based interventions can effectively reduce anxiety, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Within the specified age range (13 to 17.9 years for adolescent version; 18 to 25 years for adult version) * Able to speak, read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Outside the specified age range (13 to 17.9 years for adolescent version; 18 to 25 years for adult version) * Not able to speak, read and understand English
Where this trial is running
University Park, Pennsylvania
- Penn State University — University Park, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Myruski, PhD — The Pennsylvania State University
- Study coordinator: Sarah Myruski, PhD
- Email: sfm6016@psu.edu
- Phone: 18609770304
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.