Art as a therapeutic intervention for mental health
"Culture and Well-being: Art as Prescription Therapy ("Art on Prescription"), Promoting Social Cohesion and Harnessing the "Silver Economy"
NA · University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens, Greece · NCT06361667
This study is testing whether art therapy can help people with mental health issues like anxiety and depression feel better compared to those who aren’t receiving the therapy right away.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 384 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens, Greece (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Athens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06361667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of various arts interventions on individuals with mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, emotional disorders, and schizophrenia. Participants are randomly assigned to either an active group receiving arts therapy or a waitlist control group. After three months, the waitlist group will also receive the intervention, allowing for comparative analysis of outcomes. The study aims to measure the impact of these interventions on mental well-being over a total of six months.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 10-99 who can communicate effectively and participate independently in arts activities.
Not a fit: Patients with active dependency or those unable to consistently follow prescribed pharmaceutical treatments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel and effective therapeutic option for improving mental health through creative expression.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using arts interventions for mental health, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age range: 10-99 years * be able to communicate effectively in order to provide answers to questionnaires that he/she will be asked to complete * be able to commit to monitoring the action * be able to participate in the activity alone (unaccompanied, without a carer), * be able to answer the questionnaires * to have legal capacity Exclusion Criteria: * active dependency, * patients that are not consistent in following pharmaceutical drugs, * patients from different Patient Association which is not "affiliated" with a Mental Health Professional Therapist.
Where this trial is running
Athens
- Eleni Kavadia — Athens, Greece (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nikos Stefanis, PhD — University Mental Health Research Institute, Athens, Greece
- Study coordinator: Nikos Stefanis, PhD
- Email: nistefan@med.uoa.gr
- Phone: +30210 6170805
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.
Conditions: Mental Health Issue, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Schizophrenia, Autism