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