RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07203742

The Effect of Mandala on Anxiety and Fear Levels in Children With Leukemia Before Intrathecal Chemotherapy Treatment


Sponsor

Ege University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Sep 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of mandala coloring activity, administered before intrathecal chemotherapy treatment in children with leukemia, on pre-procedure anxiety and fear in children. The main question this study aims to answer is: Does mandala coloring administered before intrathecal chemotherapy treatment reduce pre-procedure anxiety and fear in children with leukemia? Descriptive demographic data will be collected from the children who will be given mandalas. Data will be collected using an Anxiety Scale and a Fear Scale.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether coloring mandala patterns (a mindfulness art activity) can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with leukemia who are about to receive chemotherapy injected into the spinal fluid (called intrathecal chemotherapy). The study is looking for a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer during treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 4 and 12 years old - Your child is currently being treated for leukemia at the pediatric hematology clinic - Your child has already received at least two intrathecal chemotherapy treatments - Your child has no other chronic illnesses or active infections - Your child has not developed psychological or mental health symptoms as a side effect of chemotherapy - You (the caregiver) speak Turkish and are willing to communicate with the study team **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child does not meet the above criteria - Your child is receiving treatment for a condition other than leukemia - You or your child are not willing to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERmandala painting

After the child and parent agree to participate in the study and the child indicates that they wish to do the mandala exercise, the child will be seated in a comfortable position to paint. Thirty minutes before the start of the intrathecal chemotherapy procedure (children who will receive intrathecal chemotherapy at the clinic are identified and scheduled the day before), the child, their parent, and a nurse independent of the study will be assessed using the "Child Anxiety Scale-State (ÇAS-D)" and the "Child Fear Scale." The mandala coloring activity will then continue until the child wishes to stop (the activity will be ensured to last at least 30 minutes). When the child is called to the procedure room for intrathecal chemotherapy, the scale assessments will be repeated. Thirty minutes after the intrathecal chemotherapy procedure is completed and the child has emerged from the effects of general anesthesia, the scales will be reassessed and recorded by the same i


Locations(1)

Ege University Childrens Hospital

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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