Coloring away fear: mandala art tested in kids with leukemia
NCT ID NCT07203742
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether coloring mandalas for 30 minutes before intrathecal chemotherapy can lower anxiety and fear in children aged 4-12 with leukemia. Sixty children will be asked to color a mandala, and their fear and anxiety levels will be measured using standard scales. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help kids feel calmer during a scary medical procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mandala painting
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children with leukemia feel less anxious and scared before a painful procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than other distractions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University Childrens Hospital
RECRUITINGIzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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