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Art therapy may help seniors fight loneliness

NCT ID NCT07162103

Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 84 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the study * No special conditions that would cause cognitive difficulties (auditory or visual impairments, etc.) * Standardized Mini Mental State Examination (SMMT) score: 23-30 points (no cognitive impairment or mild cognitive impairment) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a mental or physical disability that prevents communication and attendance at sessions (inability to speak, severe dementia, etc.) Study Exclusion Criteria Indicated desire to withdraw from the study * Failure to attend a maximum of 3 sessions * Withdrawal from the institution

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Elderly individuals aged 60 years or older

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleyman Demirel University

    Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)