Mandala magic: could coloring ease anxiety for teens with Special-Needs siblings?

NCT ID NCT07551180

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured mandala activity program can reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being in adolescents who have a sibling with special needs. Sixty-four teens will be randomly assigned to either participate in the mandala program or a control group. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety and well-being using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mandala activity program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help teens with a special-needs sibling feel less anxious and more emotionally balanced.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to all teens, and the mandala activity may not provide lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Özel Kars Derman Özel Eğitim Ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi

Kars, Kars, 36000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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