Coloring your way to calm: new study tests mandalas for menopause stress
NCT ID NCT07657429
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether coloring mandalas can help women going through menopause feel less stressed, have a better outlook on menopause, and be more mindful. About 140 women aged 45 to 55 will be randomly assigned to color mandalas or not. The goal is to see if this simple, relaxing activity improves their well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 140 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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* Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 45-55 years * Being in the menopausal period (absence of menstruation for at least 12 months) * Ability to read and understand Turkish * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study * Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive disorders * Communication problems preventing participation * Visual impairment or fine motor limitations preventing mandala coloring * Use of hormone replacement therapy * Regular participation in mandala coloring, mindfulness, or similar mind-body practices
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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12 No. Islampasa Family Health Center, Rize
Rize, Rize Province, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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