Coloring away chemo sickness: mandala therapy shows promise
NCT ID NCT07581119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether coloring mandala patterns can reduce nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and improve psychological well-being in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 85 patients were split into a coloring group and a control group. The coloring session lasted 20-30 minutes, and symptoms were checked within 24 hours.
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 it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease chemotherapy side effects and improve emotional well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-session study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to all patients. The effect may be due to relaxation rather than coloring itself.
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Locations
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Gaziantep University Vocational School of Health Services
Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)