Progressive Supranuclear PalsyNCT06588673
Art Therapy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
A study testing Art Thrapy in people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Our aim is to study the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- What is being tested?
- Art Thrapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 19 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 Jan 2025to 2 Jul 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy
- Have the cognitive ability to provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Primary neurological diagnosis other than progressive supranuclear palsy
- Cognition too impaired to provide informed consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232
About this study
Official title: Art Therapy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: Studying the Effect on Quality of Care
Our aim is to study the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is typically manifested by a multitude of distressing symptoms, including bradyphrenia and bradykinesia, speech dyspraxia, visual problems, and postural instability with high risk of falls. These symptoms not only inflict physical hardships on patients but also have profound emotional and psychological implications. Thus, a decline in self-esteem, a reduction in the quality of life, and heightened stress for caregivers is remarkable. In recent years, art therapy has garnered attention as a potentially effective intervention for individuals grappling with neurodegenerative disorders. Art therapy encompasses a wide array of activities that promote cognitive and motor skills, including shape recognition, motion perception, sensory-motor integration, abstraction, and eye-hand coordination. As a result, it holds promise as a therapeutic tool for addressing the intricate challenges faced by PSP people. Although art therapy has demonstrated positive outcomes in enhancing visual cognitive skills, refining visual exploration strategies, and bolstering general motor function in Parkinson's disease, its potential in the context of PSP remains largely unexplored. Given the unique symptomatology and emotional toll of PSP, patients suffering from this condition stand to benefit significantly from the healing and therapeutic effects of art therapy. In light of these considerations, our proposal aims to bridge this knowledge gap by implementing and rigorously studying the impact of art therapy on PSP patients. Our aim is to investigate the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
- Conditions
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Being tested
- Art Thrapy
- Medical subject headings
- Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Art ThrapyOther
Art therapy at Art Therapy Studio, a well-established recommended art therapy leader since 1967 with extensive experience in virtual therapy for patients with medical needs. Cheryl Pete, MA ATR-BC, a board-certified art therapist and the Clinical Director will complete the art therapy sessions. The art therapy will be a 1-hour sessions, once a week for a total of 8 weeks (or 8 sessions). Cheryl Pete's role will solely involve providing a service. Chery will complete the Art Therapy according to her standard practices. Cheryl's Art Therapy will not be altered in any way as a part of this research study. Cheryl will not collect any research data. As research participants are referred to Cheryl for the Art Therapy, the research participant's name and contact information will be shared.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy | Other | psp patients enrolled into study. Receives: Other: Art Thrapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
PSP-QoL (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Qualify of Life Scale)
Self-reported quality of life rating scale comprising of 28 items in six categories: daily activities (by history), behavior, bulbar, ocular motor, limb motor and gait/midline. Scores range from 0 to 100, each item graded 0-2 (six items) or 0-4 (22 items). The lower the total score the better the quality of life.
Measured: 8-10 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
Self-reported depression rating scale comprising of 9 items. The lower the total score means that depression is absent or minimal.
Measured: 8-10 weeks
NPI (Neuropsychiatric Inventory)
Scale that is completed by the caregiver. The scale is comprised of 12 items and will evaluate behavioral areas commonly affected in patients with dementia. The lower the total score means that behavior is intact
Measured: 8-10 weeks
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
Scale that is completed by the caregiver. The scale is comprised of 22 items and will evaluate the caregiver's level of burden. The lower the total score means that the burden is absent.
Measured: 8-10 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start14 Jan 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2025
- Study completion2 Jul 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Progressive Supranuclear PalsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 19 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- CurePSP Foundation, Baylor University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amy E Brown, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06588673
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 240791
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: All data for the project will be coded. All coded IPD with be shared between Baylor and Vanderbilt will also be coded. Baylor University Neurology department is conducting their own PSP art therapy study in conjunction with VUMC. Each site will obtain their own local IRB approval.
Publications
Cucca A, Acosta I, Berberian M, Lemen AC, Rizzo JR, Ghilardi MF, Quartarone A, Feigin AS, Di Rocco A, Biagioni MC. Visuospatial exploration and art therapy intervention in patients with Parkinson's disease: an exploratory therapeutic protocol. Complement Ther Med. 2018 Oct;40:70-76. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.07.011. Epub 2018 Jul 27.
PubMed 30219472Yu J, Rawtaer I, Goh LG, Kumar AP, Feng L, Kua EH, Mahendran R. The Art of Remediating Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Art Therapy Enhances Cognition and Increases Cortical Thickness in Mild Cognitive Impairment. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2021 Jan;27(1):79-88. doi: 10.1017/S1355617720000697. Epub 2020 Aug 7.
PubMed 32762792Cucca A, Di Rocco A, Acosta I, Beheshti M, Berberian M, Bertisch HC, Droby A, Ettinger T, Hudson TE, Inglese M, Jung YJ, Mania DF, Quartarone A, Rizzo JR, Sharma K, Feigin A, Biagioni MC, Ghilardi MF. Art therapy for Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2021 Mar;84:148-154. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.01.013. Epub 2021 Jan 23.
PubMed 33526323Perez Matos JA, Richard A, Spee BT, Pelowski M. Neurodegenerative diseases, art and creativity: therapeutic implications. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2021 Jun;11(3):187-192. doi: 10.2217/nmt-2021-0012. Epub 2021 Jun 3. No abstract available.
PubMed 34078118
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Art Therapy in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: Studying the Effect on Quality of Care
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06588673
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 240791
- Conditions
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 19 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- CurePSP Foundation, Baylor University
- Study start
- 14 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Our aim is to study the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Detailed description
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is typically manifested by a multitude of distressing symptoms, including bradyphrenia and bradykinesia, speech dyspraxia, visual problems, and postural instability with high risk of falls. These symptoms not only inflict physical hardships on patients but also have profound emotional and psychological implications. Thus, a decline in self-esteem, a reduction in the quality of life, and heightened stress for caregivers is remarkable. In recent years, art therapy has garnered attention as a potentially effective intervention for individuals grappling with neurodegenerative disorders. Art therapy encompasses a wide array of activities that promote cognitive and motor skills, including shape recognition, motion perception, sensory-motor integration, abstraction, and eye-hand coordination. As a result, it holds promise as a therapeutic tool for addressing the intricate challenges faced by PSP people. Although art therapy has demonstrated positive outcomes in enhancing visual cognitive skills, refining visual exploration strategies, and bolstering general motor function in Parkinson's disease, its potential in the context of PSP remains largely unexplored. Given the unique symptomatology and emotional toll of PSP, patients suffering from this condition stand to benefit significantly from the healing and therapeutic effects of art therapy. In light of these considerations, our proposal aims to bridge this knowledge gap by implementing and rigorously studying the impact of art therapy on PSP patients. Our aim is to investigate the effect of art therapy for people with PSP, with a focus on alleviating the symptoms associated with PSP, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients, and reducing caregiver stress. Overall, through our collaborative efforts on this study, we hope to unlock the benefits of art therapy for this vulnerable patient population, ultimately improving their overall well-being and enhancing their quality of life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy | Other | Other: Art Thrapypsp patients enrolled into study. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy
- Have the cognitive ability to provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Primary neurological diagnosis other than progressive supranuclear palsy
- Cognition too impaired to provide informed consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Art ThrapyArt therapy at Art Therapy Studio, a well-established recommended art therapy leader since 1967 with extensive experience in virtual therapy for patients with medical needs. Cheryl Pete, MA ATR-BC, a board-certified art therapist and the Clinical Director will complete the art therapy sessions. The art therapy will be a 1-hour sessions, once a week for a total of 8 weeks (or 8 sessions). Cheryl Pete's role will solely involve providing a service. Chery will complete the Art Therapy according to her standard practices. Cheryl's Art Therapy will not be altered in any way as a part of this research study. Cheryl will not collect any research data. As research participants are referred to Cheryl for the Art Therapy, the research participant's name and contact information will be shared. | Other | Art Therapy |
Primary outcome
PSP-QoL (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Qualify of Life Scale)
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
Self-reported quality of life rating scale comprising of 28 items in six categories: daily activities (by history), behavior, bulbar, ocular motor, limb motor and gait/midline. Scores range from 0 to 100, each item graded 0-2 (six items) or 0-4 (22 items). The lower the total score the better the quality of life.
3 secondary outcomes
PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
NPI (Neuropsychiatric Inventory)
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
Time frame: 8-10 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 30219472Cucca A, Acosta I, Berberian M, Lemen AC, Rizzo JR, Ghilardi MF, Quartarone A, Feigin AS, Di Rocco A, Biagioni MC. Visuospatial exploration and art therapy intervention in patients with Parkinson's disease: an exploratory therapeutic protocol. Complement Ther Med. 2018 Oct;40:70-76. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.07.011. Epub 2018 Jul 27.
- Background: PubMed 32762792Yu J, Rawtaer I, Goh LG, Kumar AP, Feng L, Kua EH, Mahendran R. The Art of Remediating Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Art Therapy Enhances Cognition and Increases Cortical Thickness in Mild Cognitive Impairment. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2021 Jan;27(1):79-88. doi: 10.1017/S1355617720000697. Epub 2020 Aug 7.
- Background: PubMed 33526323Cucca A, Di Rocco A, Acosta I, Beheshti M, Berberian M, Bertisch HC, Droby A, Ettinger T, Hudson TE, Inglese M, Jung YJ, Mania DF, Quartarone A, Rizzo JR, Sharma K, Feigin A, Biagioni MC, Ghilardi MF. Art therapy for Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2021 Mar;84:148-154. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.01.013. Epub 2021 Jan 23.
- Background: PubMed 34078118Perez Matos JA, Richard A, Spee BT, Pelowski M. Neurodegenerative diseases, art and creativity: therapeutic implications. Neurodegener Dis Manag. 2021 Jun;11(3):187-192. doi: 10.2217/nmt-2021-0012. Epub 2021 Jun 3. No abstract available.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. All data for the project will be coded. All coded IPD with be shared between Baylor and Vanderbilt will also be coded. Baylor University Neurology department is conducting their own PSP art therapy study in conjunction with VUMC. Each site will obtain their own local IRB approval.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Art Thrapy in people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
PSP-QoL (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Qualify of Life Scale) (time frame: 8-10 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06588673, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Oct 2026.