Art Therapy Program in the Chronic Phase of Stroke

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: Art Therapy Program in the Chronic Phase of Stroke: A Feasibility Pilot Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

INTRODUCTION: After stroke, perceptual impairments, such as negative body perception, contribute to social isolation and depression. In the subacute poststroke phase, art therapy is effective in improving depression, self-esteem, and community integration. Yet, no study has explored the effectiveness of art therapy at the chronic stage of a stroke; where motor recovery is slowed, and body image and self-esteem are deeply challenged.

OBJECTIVES: Primary; to assess the feasibility of an art therapy program (ATP) in the chronic phase of stroke. Secondary; to explore the effects of ATP on perceptual impairment (body image/self-esteem), mood and community integration.

METHOD: Nine adults (stroke ≥6 months) will participate in the ATP consisting of a thematic group visit to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts followed by an art workshop, supervised by an art therapist (7 visits over 4 months). Feasibility will be evaluated by triangulating data from interviews and subject assessment questionnaires and by assessing retention and attendance. The effects of the ATP will be assessed by changes in perceptual and mood impairment questionnaires (Body Image States, Self-Esteem scales, Beck Depression Inventory-Short-Form) and community integration questionnaire (The Community Integration Questionnaire).

EXPECTED RESULTS AND OUTCOMES: The project will confirm the feasibility of ATP to improve perceptual impairment and community integration post-stroke.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

• NCT number: NCT04963114
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Université de Sherbrooke
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 9, 2018
• Completion date: December 6, 2019