Coloring away fear: mandala painting eases anxiety in gynecologic cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07160062

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether painting mandalas (circular, patterned designs) can help women with gynecologic cancer feel less anxious and more emotionally balanced before and after surgery. 84 women participated, with some doing mandala painting and others receiving standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, creative activity could improve psychological well-being and emotional confidence during a stressful time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University

    Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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