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Painting a path to recovery: art program lifts stroke Survivors' spirits

NCT ID NCT05806658

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Nethersole School of Nursing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 4-week art-based program for 144 Chinese stroke survivors living at home. The program included group art-making, discussion, and a workbook. Researchers measured whether it improved self-efficacy and reduced depression, anxiety, and stress. The goal was to see if a theory-driven art intervention could help with the emotional challenges of stroke recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
visual arts-based intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to boost confidence and ease anxiety or depression after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 144 participants. The program is short (4 weeks) and may not produce lasting benefits. Results may not apply outside Chinese communities.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18 years old or above 2. A clinical diagnosis of first-ever or recurrent ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke 3. At least three months after stroke onset 4. Living at home 5. Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) above the second percentile 6. At least stage four of upper limb function was assessed by Brunnstrom recovery stages (BRS) 7. Able to remain in a sitting position on a chair or wheelchair independently or with support 8. Able to communicate with Cantonese or Putonghua 9. Able to read traditional or simplified Chinese 10. Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other diagnoses or diseases causing pre-existing physical disability or psychosocial problems 2. Dysphasia, hearing, or visual impairments 3. Any substance abuse affected their health status 4. Already taken a visual arts-based intervention for stroke recovery 5. Currently taking part in other research for psychosocial recovery 6. Currently receiving psychosocial therapy or intervention

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Psychosocial problem Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pou Tai Elderly Service

    Macao, 999078, Macau

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