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Playing in the sand: a creative path to brighter golden years?

NCT ID NCT07735351

Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether structured sandplay activities—creating scenes with miniature figures in a sand tray—can improve positive emotions and a sense of meaning in life for healthy adults aged 65 to 80. Participants will attend four sessions over two weeks, with researchers measuring changes in mood and life meaning compared to a control group. The goal is to see if this simple, symbolic activity can support emotional well-being in later life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured sandplay activity
What this could lead to
If effective, sandplay could offer a simple, enjoyable way to support emotional well-being and a sense of purpose in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be modest or not last beyond the sessions.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participation in the study * No specific condition that would cause learning difficulties (auditory or visual perception disorders, etc.) * Being between 65-80 years of age * No acute psychiatric disorder or severe cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Having a mental or physical disability that prevents communication and attendance at sessions (inability to speak, diagnosis of severe dementia, etc.)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleyman Demirel University

    Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

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