Connecting older adults with international students through arts conversations
Making Intergenerational Connections Through Arts
This study is trying to see if online art conversations between older adults living in subsidized housing and international students can improve the older adults' wellbeing and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT05986149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the impact of a 10-week program where older adults engage in online conversations about arts and culture with international university students. Participants, who live in subsidized housing, will meet weekly for discussions lasting 30 minutes to an hour. Surveys will be administered before and after the program, along with an exit interview to assess changes in wellbeing. The goal is to foster intergenerational connections and enhance the participants' quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 60 and above who live alone in subsidized housing and can engage in conversations.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speakers or have significant sensory deficits may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could improve the wellbeing and social engagement of older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While similar intergenerational programs have shown positive outcomes, this specific approach focusing on arts and culture with international students is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Live alone 2. older than 60 years old 3. Residence in a subsidized apartment for at least one year 4. Able to carry on a daily conversation with or without hearing aids 5. Intact cognition as indicated by a score of greater than 5 on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) 6. have a working smart phone that can do video-conferencing 7. being able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. having physical, or sensory (visual or hearing) deficits or language barriers (non-English communicators) that may impede study participation 2. non-English speaker
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hon K Yuen, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Hon K Yuen, PhD
- Email: yuen@uab.edu
- Phone: 2059346301
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.