Coloring your way to better mental health in old age?

NCT ID NCT07142577

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) once a week for 8 weeks could improve mental well-being and life satisfaction in elderly people living in nursing homes. 23 residents aged 65 and older took part. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires before and after the activity.

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, low-cost activity to improve mood and life satisfaction for older adults in care homes.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (23 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to others. The effect may be due to attention, not coloring itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Personal Satisfaction Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LIFE SATISFACTION MANDALA COLORING MENTAL WELL-BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hatice Hakkı Polat Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center

Karaman, Karaman, 70400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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