Can art and therapy tame Treatment-Resistant psychosis?
NCT ID NCT07183982
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 6-month rehabilitation program for people with treatment-resistant psychosis in a forensic psychiatric hospital. The program included psychodynamic therapy, music and art therapy, and cognitive exercises. Twenty patients were split into two groups to compare the new program with standard rehab. The goal was to see if symptoms and thinking skills improved.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation program (psychodynamic group therapy, music and art therapy, cognitive stimulation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage symptoms and improve daily function for people with hard-to-treat psychosis in forensic settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (20 people) with no blinding or randomization, so results may not be reliable or apply to others. The program is intensive and may not be feasible everywhere.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Massara Hospital
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at Masqaţ, Oman
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