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Coloring your way to better menopause? study tests mandala art therapy

NCT ID NCT07332065

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether coloring mandalas—circular, symmetrical patterns—can reduce menopause symptoms, improve self-esteem, and boost sexual quality of life in women aged 40 to 65. Seventy women who had not had a period for at least a year and had moderate to severe menopause symptoms took part. One group colored mandalas for 30 minutes once a week for four weeks, while the other group did nothing. Researchers compared their symptoms and well-being before and after the four weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mandala coloring
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free activity to help women manage menopause symptoms and feel better about themselves.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be due to relaxation rather than mandala coloring specifically.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Mar 2026

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

40 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 40 and 65, * Not having experienced menstruation for at least one year, * Having a score of 15 or higher on the MSDS (meaning having experienced at least moderate menopause), * Not having received hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms, * Not having undergone surgical menopause, * Experiencing at least one vasomotor symptom of menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, sudden sweating attacks, palpitations, chills and shivering attacks, etc.). * Being able to read, write, speak, and understand Turkish, * Not having previously received mandala art therapy training or regularly practicing mandala coloring, * Not having an allergy to mandala coloring materials, * Not practicing spiritual practices such as yoga or meditation, * Agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical symptom that may prevent mandala coloring, * Having communication and perception problems, * Having difficulty understanding or speaking Turkish, * Having a psychiatric illness or taking psychiatric medication, * Having experienced a loss in the last 6 months.

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Conditions

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Sexual Behavior

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Menopause Menopause symptoms Self esteem Sexual activity Women

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saçaklızade Family Health Center No. 30

    Kahramanmaraş, 46050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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