Coloring away pain? a trial tests mandala art for fibromyalgia relief

NCT ID NCT07733739

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

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding mandala coloring sessions to usual care can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep troubles in adults with fibromyalgia. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either eight supervised coloring sessions over four weeks or to continue their routine treatment alone. Pain, fatigue, and sleep quality will be measured at the start and after four weeks to see if the coloring group improves more.

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 sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms like pain, fatigue, and poor sleep.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early trial with only 60 participants. The effect may be small or no better than routine care alone. Results may not apply to everyone with fibromyalgia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Artvin State Hospital

Artvin, Switzerland

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