Effect of Art Therapy on Cognitive and Hand Functions of Alzheimer's Patients
NCT ID: NCT07163377
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-09-30
2026-01-31
Brief Summary
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Art therapy is a non-pharmacological, low-cost, and feasible intervention that involves creative activities such as mandala painting, collage, clay modeling, and drawing. It has been shown to support cognitive performance, emotional well-being, and motor coordination by stimulating neuroplasticity. However, evidence focusing specifically on its impact on hand function in Alzheimer's patients remains limited.
In this study, 50 participants aged 60 years and older with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will attend art therapy sessions twice a week for 8 weeks (60 minutes per session), while the control group will receive no intervention. Cognitive functions will be assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and hand functions will be evaluated with the Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) and surface electromyography (sEMG) of forearm muscles.
The results of this study are expected to provide valuable evidence on the role of art therapy in supporting both cognitive and motor rehabilitation in Alzheimer's disease, potentially contributing to improved daily living independence and quality of life.
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Detailed Description
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Art therapy is a creative intervention that incorporates activities such as mandala coloring, collage making, clay modeling, and drawing. Previous studies have shown that art therapy may stimulate neuroplasticity, improve attention and memory, reduce anxiety and behavioral symptoms, and enhance quality of life in individuals with dementia. However, limited evidence exists regarding its specific effects on fine motor performance and hand function in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week structured art therapy program on cognitive functions and hand dexterity in individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants (n=50) will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving art therapy twice weekly for 60 minutes per session, or a control group receiving no intervention.
Outcome measures include the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) for global cognitive function, surface electromyography (sEMG) of forearm muscles to assess motor activity, and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT) to evaluate fine motor dexterity. Assessments will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention.
The study hypothesizes that participants in the art therapy group will demonstrate significant improvements in cognitive performance and fine motor abilities compared to the control group. The results are expected to provide evidence supporting the integration of art therapy as a feasible, low-cost, and non-pharmacological intervention in the rehabilitation of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Art Therapy Session
The intervention group will receive art therapy sessions over 8 weeks, twice weekly, each lasting 60 minutes. The program includes mandala coloring (weeks 1-2), collage making (weeks 3-4), clay modeling (weeks 5-6), free drawing/painting (week 7), and a participant's choice activity (week 8).
Experimental Group
Participants in the intervention group will undergo art therapy sessions
Control Group
Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Experimental Group
Participants in the intervention group will undergo art therapy sessions
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Having a diagnosis of mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease
* Possessing the physical and cognitive capacity to participate in art therapy interventions
* Providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Having a history of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or major depression
* Having a physical disability that prevents the use of the upper extremities
* Being unable to participate in the intervention due to visual or hearing impairments
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Fenerbahce University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Burcu AKKURT
Assistant Professor
Principal Investigators
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Mine SEYYAH, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Fenerbahce University
Locations
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Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi
Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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90.2025fbu
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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