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Coloring away fear: mandala therapy tested for dads in the delivery waiting room

NCT ID NCT07704541

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

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 20-minute mandala coloring session can reduce childbirth fear and anxiety in fathers whose partners are giving birth for the first time. Fathers waiting outside the delivery room are randomly assigned to either color a mandala or receive standard care. Their fear and anxiety levels are measured before and after the session using validated scales.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a single 20-25 minute mandala coloring session as a relaxation-based expressive art therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost activity could offer a way to ease fear and anxiety for expectant fathers during labor.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-session trial with no long-term follow-up, so any benefits may be temporary or not generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PATERNAL CHILDBIRTH FEAR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS STATE ANXIETY

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