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Coloring your way through labor: a simple art activity may tame birth fear

NCT ID NCT07764484

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

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether coloring mandala patterns during labor can reduce birth anxiety and fear of childbirth in women having their first baby. About 140 first-time mothers will be randomly assigned to either standard labor care or standard care plus a coloring activity starting when the cervix is 5-8 cm dilated. Anxiety and fear levels will be measured before and after the activity, and outcomes like delivery mode and labor duration will be recorded. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost, non-drug approach can offer emotional support during childbirth.

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Active substance
Mandala coloring activity during labor
What this could lead to
If effective, this low-cost, drug-free activity could become a simple tool to help first-time mothers feel calmer and less fearful during childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all women. The activity may not significantly reduce anxiety, and some women may not find it helpful during labor.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 140 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Primiparous pregnant women Age between 18-45 years Single pregnancy Full-term pregnancy (≥37 weeks) Planned vaginal delivery Ability to communicate and give informed voluntary consent Absence of diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Exclusion Criteria: High-risk pregnancy status (e.g., preeclampsia) Gestational diabetes requiring insulin Indication for emergency cesarean section Hearing or cognitive impairment Use of anxiolytic or psychiatric medications Refusal to participate in the study Intranatal complications preventing participation in mandala painting intervention

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Fear of childbirth Mandala coloring

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