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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