Art therapy shows promise for stroke recovery in small trial
NCT ID NCT06395857
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a structured visual arts program could improve confidence and emotional well-being in stroke survivors living at home. 32 adults who had a stroke at least three months prior took part. The program was designed using a theory-based approach and aimed to boost self-efficacy and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Results will help determine if a larger trial is feasible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 years old or above 2. A clinical diagnosis of first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke 3. At least three months after stroke onset 4. Living at home 5. The total score of Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) above the second percentile 6. At least stage four of upper limb function was assessed by Brunnstrom recovery stages (BRS) 7. Able to remain in a sitting position on a chair or wheelchair independently or with support 8. Able to communicate with Cantonese or Putonghua 9. Able to read traditional or simplified Chinese 10. Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other diagnoses or diseases causing pre-existing physical disability or psychosocial problems 2. Dysphasia, hearing, or visual impairments 3. Any substance abuse affected their health status 4. Already taken a visual arts-based intervention for stroke recovery 5. Currently taking part in other research for psychosocial recovery 6. Currently receiving psychosocial therapy or intervention
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro de Dia "Brilho da vida"
Macao, 999078, Macau
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