NCT05540106 Impact of Art Therapy on Self-Reported Pain and Anxiety Scores of Patients Waiting to Be Seen in the Emergency Department
| NCT ID | NCT05540106 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Stony Brook University |
| Condition | Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 168 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-08-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
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This trial targets 168 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.
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Brief Summary
The objective of this research is to assess the effects of engaging in coloring activities on patients' self-reported pain and anxiety scores while they wait to be seen by a physician in an emergency department (ED). The current literature on patient visits in the ED highlights the significance of anxiety, stress, and frustration in patient experiences, especially when accounting for long wait times before the physician-patient encounter. The study will address this common problem by looking at the potential impact of nature-themed or geometric shape coloring activities on the ED patient experience as it relates to self-reported anxiety and pain scores. Given that long wait times are increasingly being reported across the country, this study may offer a possible meaningful low-budget, low-resource intervention which could be offered to patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Triage Pain Score \> 3 * Age \>18 * Able to provide informed consent * English-speaking * without concern for aggressive behavior * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15 * Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Anxiety (HADS-A) Score \> 6 Exclusion Criteria: * Concern for aggression risk, including active concern for suicidal or homicidal ideations * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \<15 * triage acuity requiring critical care evaluation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05540106 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05540106 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05540106 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lauren.maloney@stonybrookmedicine.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05540106 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Stony Brook, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05540106 clinical trial?
NCT05540106 is sponsored by Stony Brook University. The trial plans to enroll 168 participants.
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