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Art therapy during chemo: mandala painting may ease fear and pain in young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07363005

Symptom relief Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a parent-child mandala painting activity during chemotherapy could reduce fear and pain in children with cancer and ease the burden on their caregivers. 108 children aged 5-12 and their parents took part, with half doing six 30-minute painting sessions over two weeks. The goal was to see if this creative, non-drug approach could improve emotional well-being during a tough treatment process.

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Active substance
parent-child mandala painting sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less fear and pain during chemotherapy and support their parents' emotional well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 108 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The effect may be modest and not replace standard medical care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 5 and 12 years who are receiving chemotherapy. * One parent or primary caregiver willing to participate with the child. * Ability of the child to perform basic fine motor activities such as holding a pencil and coloring. * Absence of an acute psychiatric diagnosis in the child (e.g., severe anxiety disorder, psychotic disorders). * Willingness of both the child and the parent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with stage III or stage IV cancer. * Presence of visual perception impairments in the child (e.g., color blindness, severe visual impairment). * Refusal of the child or parent to participate in the study.

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Conditions

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agnosia Caregiver Burden childhood malignant neoplasm

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Childhood cancers Pediatric oncology

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University Dursun Odabas Medical Center

    Van, Turkey, 65090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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