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The effects of a Multimodal Expressive Arts Intervention on Cognitive function, Depression, Loneliness and Quality of life among Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

The effects of a Multimodal Expressive Arts Intervention on Cognitive function, Depression, Loneliness and Quality of life among Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600125830
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
2026-06-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mild cognitive impairment

Interventions

MEAI Group:Multimodal expressive arts-based interventions
Control Group:Routine care

Sponsors

Quzhou College of Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 60 years and older; 2. Diagnosed with MCI according to the Petersen criteria (Petersen, 2004), including self/informant-reported memory complaints, objective cognitive decline (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score thresholds adjusted by education level: = 12 years) (Nasreddine et al., 2005; Sun et al., 2023)), preserved daily functioning (Lawton Brody ADL 17 (no education), > 20 (1-6 years), > 24 (>= 7 years)); 3. No significant hearing impairments or severe sensory deficits; 4. Able to participate in MEAI program sessions (confirmed by caregivers); 5. No substance abuse (e.g., alcoholism, drug abuse).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Physician-diagnosed dementia or mental illness; 2. History of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder); 3. Unstable cardiovascular conditions that may impact participation; 4. Recent participation in other behavioral therapies; 5. History of epilepsy, due to the risk of music-induced seizures; 6. Insufficient visual or auditory acuity for neuropsychological testing.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
cognitive function;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
depression;quality of life;Loneliness;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactNAN XU

Quzhou College of Technology

13505701533@163.com+86 570 806 8091

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026