Dance and street art may ease pain from bullying in kids

NCT ID NCT05380141

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether art and movement workshops could help 8 children with unexplained chronic pain who had been bullied at school. The workshops combined dance-like movement and creating a street-art mural. Researchers measured self-esteem and pain before and after the program. The goal was to see if these activities could boost confidence and reduce pain's impact on daily life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

art and movement workshops (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a creative way to help children heal from bullying-related pain and low self-esteem.

What could go wrong

This was a very small study (8 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The benefits might not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Social Skills

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France