Coloring for calm: could mandala art lower stress in High-Risk pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT07726186

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a simple mandala coloring activity can reduce perceived stress and anxiety in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to color mandalas daily for three days or to receive standard care. Stress and anxiety levels are measured before and after the activity using validated scales.

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Active substance: mandala coloring activity
What this could lead to: If effective, mandala coloring could offer a low-cost, side-effect-free way to ease stress and anxiety in hospitalized high-risk pregnant women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants. The effect may be modest or not generalizable, and results rely on self-reported measures.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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ANXIETY HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY PERCEIVED STRESS

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