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Art therapy shows promise for trauma patients who struggle with talk therapy

NCT ID NCT05593302

Symptom relief Sponsor: HAN University of Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 10-session art therapy program for adults with trauma-related symptoms who have difficulty with traditional talk therapy. 38 participants made artwork to process memories and emotions. Researchers measured changes in emotional expression, self-esteem, and resilience. The goal is to see if art therapy can be an effective alternative for those who don't benefit from standard treatments.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Trauma-Focused Art Therapy (TFAT) - a 10-session behavioral intervention using visual art to process trauma
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer an alternative treatment for people with trauma who cannot or do not want to talk about their experiences.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having trauma-related symptoms ((i.e. nightmares, flashbacks, persistent fatigue or depression, anxiety in regards to specific triggers, sleep disorders) * Being eligible for art therapy on discretion of multidisciplinary treatment panel (consisting of, for example. a psychiatrist, psychologists, sociotherapists, and art therapists) * Being motivated to work on traumatic memories Exclusion Criteria: * Psychosis or acute crisis * intellectual disability (precluding the filling out of questionnaires).

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Conditions

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injury mental disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

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Art therapy Psychological Trauma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • HAN University of Applied Sciences

    Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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