Art therapy for well-being in older adults living alone
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores whether participating in art activities, like drawing or painting, can improve the well-being of older adults who live alone. If you qualify, you'll have the chance to engage in creative sessions that may help you feel more connected and positive.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You live alone.
- You are able to do simple art activities like drawing or painting.
- You are not currently taking medication for mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.
- You have not had a major life event recently, like losing a loved one or a serious illness.
- You have not joined a similar art therapy study in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether art therapy can improve the emotional well-being and mood of people living with dementia. It involves gentle, creative activities that may help you feel calmer and more positive.
This study tests whether doing Chinese art activities, alone or with a group of peers, can improve the psychological well-being of older adults who recently moved into an elderly care center. It may help you feel more connected and emotionally better during this big life change.
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.
This study tests if joining art activities can help improve emotional and social well-being for people living with physical disabilities in residential care. It aims to see if this kind of program is practical and helpful for this group.
This study tests whether participating in art therapy can help reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being for people staying in a psychiatric hospital. You would join a group and create art as part of your usual treatment.
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.
Hear when a new Mental Health trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.