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Coloring away caregiver stress: mandala study shows promise

NCT ID NCT05847231

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can reduce stress and anxiety and improve quality of life for people caring for a loved one in palliative care. Eighty caregivers were split into two groups: one colored mandalas for 4 weeks (4 days a week), the other did not. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, and quality of life before and after the program. The goal is to see if this simple, no-skill activity can offer emotional support to caregivers.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mandala coloring (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help caregivers feel less stressed and anxious.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The effect may be due to relaxation or attention, not mandala coloring specifically.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

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Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * be over 18 years old * Palliative care patient being the only informal caregiver * There is no physical problem that will prevent painting mandala. (seeing, hearing, etc.) * Being able to use their hands actively * No communication problem * No learning problems * Being suitable/willing to work with the group Exclusion Criteria: * be under the age of 18 * Palliative care patient is not the only informal caregiver * Having a physical problem that will prevent you from painting a mandala (sight, hearing, etc.) * Having a physical disability in the upper extremity of the caregiver * Having trouble communicating * Having a learning problem * It does not show the harmony of working with the group.

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Anxiety level Perceived stress Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gülcan B.Turan

    Elâzığ, Merkez, 23000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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