Doodling away stress: art therapy tested for caregivers of the dying

NCT ID NCT07702682

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a meditative drawing technique called Zentangle can reduce the burden, stress, and burnout felt by family members caring for a loved one in a palliative care unit. Sixty caregivers are randomly assigned to either a two-week Zentangle program or standard care. Researchers measure changes in caregiver burden and stress using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention.

What this could mean

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Active substance: a meditative art therapy program called Zentangle
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple art therapy could offer a low-cost way to ease the emotional strain on family caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy is brief and may not produce lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Caregiver Burden Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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FAMILY CAREGIVERS PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

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Locations

Fırat University

Elâzığ, Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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