Coloring away anxiety: mandala therapy tested in nursing homes
NCT ID NCT07145853
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a simple mandala coloring activity could reduce anxiety, fatigue, and improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Over 8 weeks, participants colored mandala patterns for 1-2 hours each week. The study measured changes using standard questionnaires for anxiety, fatigue, and sleep quality. Results are not yet reported.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mandala coloring activity
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple art activity could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to ease anxiety and fatigue and improve sleep for older adults in care homes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site study with only 63 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (8 weeks) and effects may be modest or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University
Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)
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