Coloring away stress: simple art therapy tested on caregivers
NCT ID NCT07450924
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether doing mandala coloring along with Benson relaxation exercises could lower stress and anxiety in people caring for a loved one in a palliative care clinic. 68 caregivers took part. The goal was to see if these simple activities could improve their mental well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- mandala coloring activity and Benson relaxation exercise
- 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 only 68 participants. Results may not apply to all caregivers, and the effects might be small or short-lived.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
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