Visual Arts Interventions With Older Adults (NCT06645652) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Visual Arts Interventions With Older Adults
United States50 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
The present study investigates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a novel visual arts-based intervention in an older adult population. In a randomized controlled design, two arts-based interventions will be evaluated with a group of 50 participants.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 55-85 years of age
* Able to understand and speak English and follow study procedures
* Does not have a psychological or neurological condition that would prevent from being able to give consent to participate
* Less than 2 years of formal visual arts training
Exclusion Criteria:
* Formal diagnosis of dementia or other neurological disease, including Mild Cognitive Impairment
* A final score below 17 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind (phone) version
* Abnormal visual acuity prohibitive of tablet-based training
* Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures
* Medical illness requiring treatment and/or significant absences during the study timeline
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Acceptability - clarity
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
2
Acceptability - engagement
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
3
Acceptability - value
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
4
Feasibility - completion rate
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
5
Feasibility - adherence
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
6
Feasibility - frequency
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later
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Feasibility - attrition
Timeframe: Throughout training and post-test 6-8 weeks later