None
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group will join an art learning programme for 6 months (one 90-min lesson per week), as well as attending health lecture series (twice in the study duration).
Control group will particip
Sponsors
Tohoku University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 65-74 (at the time of registration) (2) Gender: any gender (3) Beginners in painting (those who have never studied painting other than in compulsory art classes, or who have never painted on their own before) (4) Those who can give written consent to participate in the research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Those who are unable to give informed consent (2) Those with a history of dementia or neurological disease (3) Those with severe visual or hearing impairment (4) Those who are participating in other clinical studies (5) Those who have other difficulties in carrying out the research.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The outcome will be measured through a range of neurocognitive and psychological assessment questionnaires and surveys (paper-based assessment). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYASUYUKI TAKI
TOHOKU UNIVERSITY Smart Aging Research Center
Outcome results
None listed