Painting a path to recovery: art program lifts stroke Survivors' spirits

NCT ID NCT05806658

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The Nethersole School of Nursing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 4-week art-based program for 144 Chinese stroke survivors living at home. The program included group art-making, discussion, and a workbook. Researchers measured whether it improved self-efficacy and reduced depression, anxiety, and stress. The goal was to see if a theory-driven art intervention could help with the emotional challenges of stroke recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: visual arts-based intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to boost confidence and ease anxiety or depression after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 144 participants. The program is short (4 weeks) and may not produce lasting benefits. Results may not apply outside Chinese communities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEM STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pou Tai Elderly Service

Macao, 999078, Macau

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