RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07435597

Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemotherapy Patients

Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemotherapy Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor

Atlas University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 18, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chemotherapy Oncologic Disease

Summary

The research is planned as a randomized controlled trial with a two-group (art-based flow drawing and mandala), pre-test, post-test design.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares two creative activities — general art therapy and mandala colouring — to see which better reduces anxiety in people currently receiving chemotherapy for cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are currently receiving chemotherapy - You are willing to take part in the study - You are literate and can read and speak Turkish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a speech or comprehension problem that prevents participation - You are receiving other types of treatment in addition to chemotherapy that could affect the results - You have a diagnosed psychiatric condition - You are currently taking psychiatric medications Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMandala therapy

Patients will be given a file containing mandala designs, and they will be asked to color the design of their choice with their preferred colored pencils (pastel, crayon, marker) throughout the treatment.

OTHERArt therapy

During chemotherapy, the patient will be given a pen to hold with their eyes closed and asked to draw on a blank piece of paper according to the instructions. Afterwards, their drawing will be analyzed and interpreted.