Art Therapy and Its Effect on Motor Function Rehabilitation in the Subacute Phase of Stroke Recovery

NCT ID: NCT06709950

Last Updated: 2024-11-29

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-15

Study Completion Date

2025-03-31

Brief Summary

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The target disease of this study is subacute ischemic stroke, a condition characterized by reduced blood flow to brain tissue due to arterial blockage, with a specific focus on the subacute recovery phase. This phase typically occurs within days to weeks post-stroke, making it a critical period for rehabilitation interventions to optimize functional outcomes and improve long-term prognosis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Art Therapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Art therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Through music, painting, dance and other forms, art therapy can not only help patients regulate their emotions, relieve anxiety and depression, but also activate different areas of the brain to promote neuroplasticity, thereby promoting the recovery of motor function

Regular therapy

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Regular therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard treatment

Interventions

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Art therapy

Through music, painting, dance and other forms, art therapy can not only help patients regulate their emotions, relieve anxiety and depression, but also activate different areas of the brain to promote neuroplasticity, thereby promoting the recovery of motor function

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Regular therapy

Standard treatment

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Study Participants: Stroke patients aged 40-75. Patients in this age group generally have a higher incidence of stroke and show relatively higher plasticity during the rehabilitation process.
2. Type of Stroke: First occurrence of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI). This helps to ensure consistency in the type of stroke among participants, reducing rehabilitation differences caused by varying stroke types.
3. Time Since Stroke Onset: Between 2 weeks and 3 months post-stroke (broadly defined subacute phase). During this phase, patients have usually transitioned out of the acute treatment phase and exhibit significant plasticity in physical and psychological recovery, making it a critical period for rehabilitation.
4. Severity of Stroke Sequelae: Stroke sequelae should be mild to moderate (Modified Rankin Scale score of 2 to 3). These patients have some level of independent mobility but still require rehabilitation training to further improve function.
5. Cognitive Ability: Participants must have basic cognitive function and be able to understand and comply with research requirements. This ensures that patients can effectively participate in art therapy and accurately report subjective experiences.
6. Emotional Status: Participants' levels of depression, anxiety, or stress should be mild to moderate at the start of the study. Patients with severe psychological disorders may require more intensive psychological support, which falls outside the scope of this study.
7. Language and Communication Skills: Participants must possess basic language expression and comprehension abilities to engage in and understand interactions during art therapy sessions. This ensures effective communication with the therapist.
8. Physical Condition: Participants must have the basic physical functions necessary to participate in art therapy, such as the ability to perform simple limb movements and activities. Severe physical disabilities may prevent participation in art activities.
9. Living Environment: Participants should reside in an area that allows them to regularly travel to the treatment site and have a relatively stable living environment. This helps ensure that patients can attend each therapy session on time and complete the entire intervention cycle.
10. Consent to Participate: Both the patient and their family members must fully understand the purpose, process, and potential risks of the study and be willing to sign an informed consent form. This ensures that patients fully comprehend their responsibilities and rights when participating in the study.
11. No Prior Psychological or Art Therapy: Participants must not have received any form of psychological therapy, art therapy, or similar rehabilitation intervention in the past 6 months to exclude the impact of other interventions on the study results.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe Mental Illness: A history or current diagnosis of severe mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or a current severe level of depression, anxiety, or stress. These mental health issues may require specialized psychological treatment, which is not aligned with the intervention objectives of this study.
2. Severe Comorbidities: Patients with serious physical illnesses, such as advanced cancer, severe heart disease (e.g., heart failure, acute coronary syndrome), chronic renal failure, or severe chronic respiratory diseases. These conditions may severely affect the patient's ability to participate and the rehabilitation outcomes.
3. Severe Sensory Impairments: Patients with serious sensory impairments, such as blindness, profound hearing loss, or uncorrectable sensory deficits. These impairments may prevent effective participation in art therapy, especially in activities requiring visual or auditory engagement (such as painting or music therapy).
4. Severe Language Impairments: Patients with severe aphasia or speech communication disorders that impede effective communication or expression. This would affect the patient's ability to participate in and understand the therapy process.
5. Substance Dependence or Abuse History: Patients with a current history of substance dependence or abuse (including alcohol and illicit drugs). Such conditions may significantly impact cognitive and behavioral functions, potentially interfering with the study's intervention effects.
6. Allergies or Physical Discomfort: Patients with severe allergic reactions to materials potentially used in art therapy (e.g., paint, clay, musical instruments) or a history of physical discomfort caused by similar materials.
7. Lack of Willingness to Participate: Patients or their family members show insufficient willingness to participate in the study or are unable to provide written informed consent. This may lead to premature withdrawal, affecting the study's integrity and result analysis.
8. Other Potential Influencing Factors: Any other factors not listed but considered by researchers to potentially affect patient participation or study outcomes. For example, significant life events (e.g., bereavement, divorce), which may have a considerable impact on the patient's psychological state.
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Chonbuk National University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Zexi Liu

Director

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Fuyuan People's Hospital

Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Zexi Liu

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 17621611192

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Zexi Liu

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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MR-23-24-048933

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id