Coloring away the stress: mandalas may ease dialysis distress
NCT ID NCT07561918
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can improve mindfulness, mood, and reduce psychological distress in people undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure. Sixty adults aged 18-50 will be split into two groups: one colors mandalas, the other does free-form coloring. Researchers will compare their feelings before and after the activity to see if mandala coloring offers extra benefits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-50 years * Receiving in-center hemodialysis 2-3 times per week * Scored in the range 20-29 on Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) * Able to read and understand English or Urdu Exclusion Criteria: * Arteriovenous fistula in the dominant arm * Diagnosis of dementia or delirium * Presence of hearing impairment, interfering with participation * Acute renal failure * Current chemotherapy or radiotherapy
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Locations
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Sheikh Zayed Hospital, OMC Dialysis Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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