Art therapy during chemo: mandala painting may ease fear and pain in young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07363005

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a parent-child mandala painting activity during chemotherapy could reduce fear and pain in children with cancer and ease the burden on their caregivers. 108 children aged 5-12 and their parents took part, with half doing six 30-minute painting sessions over two weeks. The goal was to see if this creative, non-drug approach could improve emotional well-being during a tough treatment process.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: parent-child mandala painting sessions
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less fear and pain during chemotherapy and support their parents' emotional well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 108 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The effect may be modest and not replace standard medical care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Caregiver Burden childhood malignant neoplasm

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CHILDHOOD CANCERS PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Van Yuzuncu Yil University Dursun Odabas Medical Center

Van, Turkey, 65090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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