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
Atlas University
60 participants
Feb 18, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria5
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be receiving chemotherapy treatment
- Must be willing to participate in the research
- Must be literate
- Must be able to speak and understand Turkish
Exclusion Criteria5
- Having any speech or comprehension impairment
- Being treated with other forms of treatment
- Having any accompanying psychiatric diagnosis
- Using any psychiatric medication
- Being enrolled in another program using a similar method could affect the study's outcome
Interventions
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.
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.
Locations(1)
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NCT07435597