Art therapy may help seniors fight loneliness

NCT ID NCT07162103

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether 12 weekly sessions of group mandala art therapy can improve psychological well-being and reduce loneliness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers will compare a group that does the art therapy with a control group that does not. The study involves 58 participants at an elderly day care center.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Group Mandala Art Therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug activity to help older adults feel less lonely and more positive.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is voluntary and may not work for all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

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