Clinical trials
Art Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting art therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 41 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07464626Recruiting
Art therapy for anxiety and sleep in colorectal cancer patients
This study compares virtual and in-person art therapy to help reduce anxiety, improve psychological well-being, and enhance sleep quality for people with colorectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
Izmir, BalçovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07560241Enrolling by invitation
Art Therapy to Help Nursing Students With Stress and Mood
This study tests whether an art therapy program can help nursing students manage depression, anxiety, and stress. You'll participate in art therapy sessions and complete surveys about your mood and emotional skills.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 17–23 - NCT07486882Recruiting
Comparing two insomnia treatments: sound therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy
This study compares a new sound-based therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) using a headband to standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It aims to see which approach helps people with moderate-to-severe insomnia sleep better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT06709950Recruiting
Art therapy for movement recovery after stroke
This study tests art therapy (like painting or clay) to help improve movement and emotional well-being after a recent stroke. It is designed for people in the subacute phase (2 weeks to 3 months after their first stroke) who have mild to moderate physical challenges and can actively participate in creative activities.
Jiamusi, HeilongjiangAges 40–75 - NCT06713252Recruiting
Art therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests whether art therapy can help improve non-motor symptoms (like mood and thinking) during the early recovery phase after a stroke. Participants will attend art sessions while continuing their regular rehab.
Jiamusi, HeilongjiangAges 40–75 - NCT06732297Recruiting
Art therapy for stronger families
This trial tests if art therapy with parents and children helps strengthen families facing stress, money worries, or emotional challenges. If your family is from a low-income background and you have a child 7-14, this program may support you.
SingaporeAges 7–99 - NCT07141069Recruiting
Art therapy for adults with chronic low back pain
This study tests whether making art (art therapy) can help adults with ongoing low back pain feel better. You would take part in art sessions to see if this approach reduces pain and improves your quality of life.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–59 - NCT07141082Recruiting
Art therapy for older adults with long-term back pain
This study tests whether expressive art therapy (like drawing, painting, or music) can help older adults manage chronic low back pain. It aims to reduce pain and improve quality of life without medication.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06955962Enrolling by invitation
Mandala art therapy for multiple sclerosis symptoms and quality of life
This trial tests whether creating mandala art can help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. You would participate in art sessions while continuing your regular MS care.
TrabzonAges 18–65 - NCT06924268Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for mood and symptoms in palliative care
This trial tests whether a single art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptom burden for patients in a palliative care unit. It aims to see if creative expression can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07535021Recruiting
Mandala Art Therapy to Help With Cancer Surgery Recovery
This study tests whether creating mandala art (decorative circular patterns) helps colorectal cancer patients cope better after surgery. Researchers want to see if art therapy reduces stress, builds emotional strength, and improves your ability to handle the surgery and recovery.
SivasAges 18–74 - NCT07089927Recruiting
Virtual art therapy for young cancer survivors with depression
This trial tests if virtual art therapy sessions can help adolescents and young adults who have had cancer feel better emotionally and socially. You may be eligible if you have mild or greater depression and had cancer in the past year or finished treatment within the last five years.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 10–25 - NCT05414708Recruiting
Art therapy for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests whether art therapy can improve emotional well-being in military members who have significant PTSD symptoms. You would answer questionnaires and likely take part in art-making sessions as part of the treatment being studied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT05689944Recruiting
Dance therapy for teens with chronic pain
This trial studies whether dance therapy can help reduce chronic pain in teens when usual pain treatments haven’t worked well. It may be helpful if you’re followed in a pain clinic and are able to participate in movement-based sessions.
BronAges 12–20 - NCT07018791RecruitingPhase 3
Art-based pain test for jaw joint disorder patients
This trial tests if using art can help measure pain in people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). It may offer a new way to understand and manage your pain without surgery.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07123194Recruiting
Art program to help teens build healthy digital habits
This study tests whether a nursing program that uses art activities can help 6th graders build healthier digital habits, reduce cyberbullying, and feel more confident in themselves. You would attend group sessions and do creative projects to learn about using technology wisely.
Konya, KaratayAges 11–15 - NCT05136703Recruiting
Study depression treatment effects in people living with HIV
This study looks at how depression and its treatment may affect the brain and immune-related body systems in people with HIV. You may be eligible if you have depression and a well-controlled HIV viral load, and you can safely complete brain MRI scans.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06541028Recruiting
Quick-start HIV treatment study for people who inject drugs
This study tests a rapid-start antiretroviral therapy (ART) approach for people who inject drugs and have HIV. The goal is to see if starting HIV medicine quickly helps reduce stigma and improve health outcomes.
KajangAges 18 years+ - NCT07356830Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for infertility: stress and pregnancy study
This study tests whether art therapy sessions, led by a nurse, can help reduce stress and improve pregnancy chances for women with infertility. If you join, you'll take part in guided art activities and fill out questionnaires about your feelings.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–40 - NCT06659315Recruiting
Preventing HIV transmission from mom to baby for depressed mothers in Malawi
This study tests a program to help pregnant women with HIV who also have depression, and their partners, reduce the risk of passing HIV to their babies. The program includes support for mental health and HIV care.
ZombaAges 18 years+ - NCT06342453Recruiting
Art therapy for children with cancer
This study tests whether art activities can help children with cancer cope and feel better. Kids will take part in four creative art sessions while receiving treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 8–13 - NCT06325046Recruiting
Adaptive radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer
This trial tests a type of radiation that adapts to your body's changes during treatment. It is for men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226492Recruiting
Cash payments for pregnant women with HIV
This study provides cash payments to pregnant women with HIV who are living on a low income in Botswana. It aims to see if extra money can help improve health outcomes for both mother and baby.
GaboroneAges 18 years+ - NCT06829394Recruiting
Housing help for people with HIV in Philadelphia
This study looks at how stable housing can improve the health of people with HIV. If you're in Philadelphia and eligible for a transitional housing program, you may be able to participate and help researchers understand the impact.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for art therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 41 recruiting art therapy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a art therapy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a art therapy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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