Painting away pain: art therapy trial for seniors with back pain

NCT ID NCT07141082

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether combining group art therapy with exercise can help older adults (60+) who have had low back pain for at least three months. The study will enroll 30 participants to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and to gather early signs of whether it might reduce pain and improve function. The goal is to explore a creative, non-drug option for managing chronic pain in seniors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Art therapy combined with exercise
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a low-risk, non-drug way to help older adults manage chronic low back pain and improve their well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (30 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy may not reduce pain significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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