Museum tours and art activities may lift spirits of those with mild dementia
NCT ID NCT06805578
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 6-week museum-based programme called 'Refresh and Reconnect!' for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Participants took guided tours and joined artist-led activities like dance, art, or drama. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, mood, and social connections before and after the programme. The goal is to see if heritage-based activities can improve well-being and inform future non-drug support options.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- museum-based heritage programme (guided tours and artist-led activities)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support the use of museum programmes as a non-drug way to improve quality of life and social engagement for people with cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no control group, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all people with cognitive impairment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Museum of Singapore
Singapore, 178897, Singapore
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