Poetry power: writing verses may lift spirits of mental health volunteers
NCT ID NCT06581952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether writing Chinese poems can improve the mental wellbeing and happiness of adult volunteers who serve people recovering from mental illness. Thirty participants will attend two 3-hour poem-writing sessions led by experienced teachers. Researchers will measure changes in wellbeing, happiness, and mood using surveys and interviews. This is a small feasibility study, so results will be descriptive and not tested for statistical significance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers serving for people recovering from mental illness or other community residents * Aged 18 years old and above * Able to understand Cantonese and read Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Physically or mentally unable to communicate * Unwilling to participate or give consent * Being involved in other similar activities or research
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Locations
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Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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