NCT06515041 Effects of Museum Visits on Neurocognitive Well-being
| NCT ID | NCT06515041 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Caen |
| Condition | Healthy Volunteers |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-07-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-06-30 |
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This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The effects of art on health and well-being have been the subject of increasing exploration in recent years. In 2019, the World Health Organization proposed a literature review analyzing the links between art, health (defined as a state of good functioning) and well-being. Currently, the majority of research has focused on populations presenting pathologies (somatic, neurological or psychiatric), very often in older adults. Furthermore, exposure to art (unlike the practice of an artistic activity) still remains under-investigated. However, recent publications (review and longitudinal study) suggest that attending museums would be associated with an increase in well-being, in people with or without pathology. Supported by the Blood \& Brain @ Caen Normandy Scientific Interest Group and the Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Millennium festivities of the city of Caen, the partnership between three Caen laboratories and a Parisian laboratory enabled the drawing of this innovative research which will aim to measure the effects of visiting a museum dedicated to painting on well-being in healthy adults. It will also involve identifying the cerebral, cognitive and socio-emotional processes associated with these effects, via comprehensive and ecologically adapted measurements. Through understanding the mechanisms specific to exposure to art which promote well-being, this research could have implications for: 1. Promote synergy between cultural and health policies. 2. Design museum experiences as close as possible to human functioning. 3. Open up to new perspectives such as the role of exposure to art in maintaining good health, with the possibility in the longer term of considering research on other arts, other populations, in a lifespan approach. 4. Open up to other studies of the same type involving pairs of patients and caregivers, young people and seniors, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with good mental and brain health * Participants (18-65 years old inclusive) * Good brain health: Having a MoCA score (screening tool for mild neurocognitive impairments) of 26 or above for those over 55 years old. * Fluent in French (native language) * Person who has given informed consent to participate in the study * Declare being able to comfortably view a painting during a museum visit without wearing glasses * Declare being able to listen to a conversation Exclusion Criteria: * History or presence of a psychiatric disorder such as mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, addictions, that have required or currently require medical follow-up and/or are in an acute phase. * Mobility difficulties, postural or balance disorders preventing the participant from easily moving around the museum and using stairs * History or presence of brain injuries such as TBI, stroke, neurological diseases * Chronic or long-term illnesses that could make standing uncomfortable for the participant * Taking medication that affects cognitive functioning * General anesthesia in the past six months * Vision impairment requiring glasses or resulting in poor detail perception at a distance of 2 to 6 meters * Person who has visited the permanent collection of the Caen Museum of Fine Arts at least once in the past ten years (Participants are thus either first-time visitors or people who visited the permanent collection more than ten years ago) * Unable to reach the museum independently * Hearing impairment (decibel level above 20) not using a hearing aid or whose hearing aid does not sufficiently correct the impairment * Speech disorder with difficulty communicating with others
Contact & Investigator
Denis Vivien, phD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Caen Normandie University Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06515041 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Healthy Volunteers. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06515041 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06515041 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at vivien@cyceron.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06515041 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Caen, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06515041 clinical trial?
NCT06515041 is sponsored by University Hospital, Caen. The principal investigator is Denis Vivien, phD at Caen Normandie University Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.