Art therapy shows promise for elderly mental health
NCT ID NCT07458945
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether mandala art therapy (a structured coloring activity) can improve psychological well-being and feelings of social support in people aged 60 and older. Thirty-five elderly participants took part in a randomized trial. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could help older adults feel better emotionally and more connected to others.
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Study facts
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- 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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35 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria:Participation criteria for the study include willingness to participate, being 60 years of age or older, scoring 24 or higher on the Mini Mental State Examination - Exclusion Criteria:Exclusion criteria include severe Alzheimer's disease and dementia, having undergone regular art therapy/psychotherapy within the last three months, and being visually impaired. \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University
Ankara, Ankara, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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