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Coloring away anxiety: mandala therapy tested in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT07145853

Symptom relief Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a simple mandala coloring activity could reduce anxiety, fatigue, and improve sleep quality in people aged 65 and older living in nursing homes. Over 8 weeks, participants colored mandala patterns for 1-2 hours each week. The study measured changes using standard questionnaires for anxiety, fatigue, and sleep quality. Results are not yet reported.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mandala coloring activity
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple art activity could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to ease anxiety and fatigue and improve sleep for older adults in care homes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study with only 63 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (8 weeks) and effects may be modest or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

63 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Individuals aged 65 years and older with a score of 24 and above on the Mini Mental State Examination * Ability to use/hold a pen * Individuals without allergies, Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate verbally * Unable to act independently, * Severe vision loss, * People with neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, dementia, etc, * Has undergone any operation in the last six months, * Individuals aged 65 and over diagnosed with cancer

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Fatigue insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Elderly persons

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University

    Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

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