Writing your way to wellness: new study tests creative writing for mental health
NCT ID NCT06251908
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 15-session creative writing program called REWRITALIZE for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression. About 300 adults will either join the writing groups plus their usual care, or stay on a waiting list with usual care. The goal is to see if writing and sharing stories helps with personal recovery and well-being.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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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: * Having a severe mental illness * Minimum 18 yrs. of age * Master Danish Exclusion criteria: * Aggressive or disruptive behaviour that hinders participation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Psychiatric Centre Bornholm
Rønne, Bornholm, 3700, Denmark
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Psychiatric Centre North
Hillerød, Region Sjælland, 3400, Denmark
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Psychiatric Centre Nørrebro
Copenhagen, Region Sjælland, 2100, Denmark
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Psychiatric Centre South
Vordingborg, Region Sjælland, 4760, Denmark
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Psychiatric Centre West
Holbæk, Region Sjælland, 4300, Denmark
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Psychiatric centre Amager
Copenhagen, Region Sjælland, 2300, Denmark
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