Art and music may lift teen depression: creativity camp shows promise

NCT ID NCT07605975

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-day creativity camp could help 160 teens aged 12-17 with depression symptoms think more flexibly and feel more positive. The camp included various creative arts activities. Researchers measured changes in depression and anxiety scores using questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Creativity Camp (8-day creative arts program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, fun way to ease depression symptoms in teens by boosting creativity and positive thinking.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The camp is short, and any benefits might not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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