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Arts and Movement Therapies for Trauma

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Arash Javanbakht, MD
Research Sponsored by Wayne State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether arts and movement therapies can help to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms in youth and adults exposed to trauma, including families resettled as refugees and families in high-risk, low-resource environments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children and adults aged 7-65 who have experienced trauma, including refugees and those in high-risk areas. It's suitable for individuals with PTSD, depression, anxiety or stress. Participants must be able to consent; minors need parental consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness of dance/movement therapy, art therapy, and mindful yoga in reducing symptoms of trauma-related disorders and improving stress responses. The therapies are provided virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-pharmacological interventions like arts and movement therapies, there are no typical medication side effects. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when addressing traumatic experiences during sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
PTSD symptoms (children)
Secondary outcome measures
Anxiety Symptoms (Children)
Cortisol
Depressive Symptoms (Children)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Alternative therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Dance/Movement Therapy, Art Therapy, Mindful Yoga 60 minutes once weekly for 8 weeks
Group II: No InterventionActive Control1 Intervention
No Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Dance/Movement Therapy, Art Therapy, Mindful Yoga
2017
N/A
~130

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wayne State UniversityLead Sponsor
307 Previous Clinical Trials
108,600 Total Patients Enrolled
Arash Javanbakht, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Wayne State University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
65 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Art Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03515564 — N/A
Stress Research Study Groups: Alternative therapy, No Intervention
Stress Clinical Trial 2023: Art Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03515564 — N/A
Art Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03515564 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are enlistees still welcome to take part in this experiment?

"Considering the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is not presently recruiting patients. This trial was initially posted in July 2017 with its last edit being made in July 2020. Despite no longer searching for participants, there are 2422 other studies that still have open recruitment at present."

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Could adults above 20 years old partake in this research?

"This medical trial is limited to individuals aged 7-65. For those younger, there are 378 clinical trials available and for senior citizens, 1842 research studies may be suitable options."

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Am I eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial?

"Participants for this depression trial must be between 7 and 65 years of age, with minors requiring parental permission. The goal is to enroll 500 men and women across the specified age range who are willing and able to provide consent."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Michigan
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Wayne State U Department of Psychiatry
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~17 spots leftby Mar 2025