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Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

An art exhibition aimed at reducing mental health stigma

Official title: Reducing Stigma Through a Mental Health Art Exhibition and Its Printed Brochure: an Social-contact Intervention Study

Run by Hunan University · NCT06366373 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether an art exhibition can help reduce stigma around mental health issues for people with mental disorders, their families, and the general public.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment360 (estimated)
SponsorHunan University
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Wuhan, Hubei and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 12, 2024
Main results expectedMay 2025
Study endsMay 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06366373 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and above who either have lived experience of mental disorders or are family members and friends of those affected.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are mental health professionals or those unable to comprehend the study's content due to illness may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on a mental health art exhibition designed to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues. The study employs a two-phase experimental design, evaluating the exhibition's impact on various audiences, including individuals with lived experiences of mental disorders, their families, and the general public. Phase One assesses the exhibition's effects through a pre-post study design, while Phase Two evaluates the impact of a printed brochure. Qualitative methods, such as in-depth interviews, will also be utilized to gather insights on the intervention's effectiveness.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance mental health literacy and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using art to address mental health stigma is innovative, similar initiatives have shown promise in other contexts, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
General Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 and above

General Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who are unable to understand the content of the questionnaire due to illness and other factors
* Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and medical students

Additional Inclusion Criteria for Phase One:

* Individuals who attend the exhibition offline

Additional Inclusion Criteria for Phase Two:

* Individuals who did not visit the exhibition of Phase One

Where it's running

  • Qixi Charity
    Wuhan, Hubei, China     Recruiting
  • The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
    Changsha, Hunan, China     Recruiting
  • Hunan University
    Changsha, Hunan, China     Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.