Art as medicine: new study tests if painting eases cancer symptoms in kids

NCT ID NCT06342453

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether creative arts like drawing, painting, and sculpting can help children with cancer feel better and improve their quality of life. Researchers will compare art activities to watching videos in 72 children aged 8 to 13 who were diagnosed with cancer in the past year. The goal is to see if art is a practical and helpful way to reduce symptoms and make hospital stays easier.

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  • OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

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    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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