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Calligraphy class lifts spirits: study tests art as depression remedy for seniors

NCT ID NCT06527625

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 9-session group art program using Chinese calligraphy could reduce depressive symptoms and age-related self-stigma in older adults. 63 participants aged 60+ with mild depression risk were randomly assigned to the art program or usual care. The program aimed to help emotional awareness and expression through calligraphy.

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Active substance
Cultural arts program (Chinese calligraphy group sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to improve mood and reduce self-stigma in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 63 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is not a treatment for clinical depression.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

63 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 60 years or above; * at risk for depression, i.e., Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score under 10; or * having at least one risk factor of depression, including frequent loneliness, lack of social interaction, lack of meaningful/enjoyable activities, chronic pain, more than four chronic diseases, or bereavement. Exclusion Criteria: * known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia; * illiterate; * physically frail; or * significant suicidal risk.

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Conditions

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Ageism Arts syndrome Depression

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AGEISM ART Depressive symptoms Older adults Psychosocial intervention

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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