Status:
COMPLETED
Cultural Arts Programme for Older Chinese
Lead Sponsor:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Depressive Symptoms
Ageism
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study examines the effectiveness of an innovative cultural arts program in reducing depressive symptoms and age-related self-stigma among older Chinese as compared to service as usual through a r...
Detailed Description
Depressive symptoms are common among community-dwelling older people, and prevention and early detection can reduce the incidence of depressive disorders. However, internalized ageism and stigma of me...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged 60 years or above;
- at risk for depression, i.e., Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score under 10; or
- having at least one risk factor of depression, including frequent loneliness, lack of social interaction, lack of meaningful/enjoyable activities, chronic pain, more than four chronic diseases, or bereavement.
Exclusion
- known history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia;
- illiterate;
- physically frail; or
- significant suicidal risk.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
63 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06527625
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
June 30 2025
Last Update
September 12 2025
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong