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Virtual Poetry Workshops to Enhance Patient Well Being and Reduce Anxiety

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllOhio State University
NCT07717541 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study examines whether participating in poetry workshops can improve emotional well-being among patients with chronic digestive symptoms. Many individuals with long-standing digestive conditions experience distress, anxiety, isolation, and difficulty expressing their emotions in clinical settings. These emotional challenges can negatively affect daily life, relationships, and overall health. Poetry writing offers a creative and supportive way for participants to explore their feelings, express their experiences, and build emotional resilience. It also allows individuals to focus on aspects of their identity beyond their illness. The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether poetry workshops can reduce anxiety, lessen feelings of isolation, and strengthen participants' sense of community and well being. 1\. Why is this study being done? The purpose of this research study is

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * • At least 18 years old * Ability to provide informed consent * Able to speak and understand English * Able to attend virtual poetry workshops * Willing to share at least 3 poems at the end of the study with the study team * Have access to a high-speed internet connection and smart phone or computer * Willing to participate in group activity if randomized to the facilitated workshops * At least moderate dyspepsia assessed by the Dyspepsia questionnaire (at least one of the following symptoms with moderate or worse severity- nausea, vomiting, early satiety, post prandial fullness AND * At least moderate anxiety or depression assessed by HADS questionnaire. The HADS score has 2 subscores- HADS-A for anxiety and HADS-D for depression. A score of ≥ 21 indicates moderate anxiety and will be required to be eligible for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak English or participate in virtual sessions * Younger than 18 years old
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What it tests

  • Poetry
  • Poetry Manual
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Where

1 site
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, United States
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