RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07464626

Virtual vs Physical Art Therapy for Anxiety, Psychological Well-being, and Sleep Quality in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Effects of Virtual Art Therapy Delivered Through Virtual Reality Glasses and Physical Art Therapy on Anxiety, Psychological Well-being, and Sleep Quality in Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Dokuz Eylul University

Enrollment

78 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Sleep Disturbance Colorectal Cancer (Diagnosis)

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality-based art therapy and physical art therapy on anxiety, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in patients with colorectal cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy. A total of 78 patients will be randomly assigned to three groups: a virtual reality art therapy group, a physical art therapy group, and a control group. Participants in the intervention groups will receive art therapy sessions every two weeks for eight weeks (four sessions in total). Anxiety, psychological well-being, and sleep quality will be assessed using validated scales before the intervention and after the fourth session. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of non-pharmacological supportive care interventions for oncology patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing virtual (online) art therapy versus in-person art therapy to see which better reduces anxiety, improves emotional wellbeing, and helps sleep quality in colorectal cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer - You are currently receiving outpatient chemotherapy (FOLFOX or XELOX regimen) - You are reasonably functional (ECOG performance status 0–2) - You do not have severe psychiatric conditions and can understand the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your functional status is very poor (ECOG 3 or higher) - You are also receiving radiotherapy - You have severe psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder - You have hearing or speech impairments - You are unwilling to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVirtual Reality Art Therapy

Participants will engage in art-making activities using a virtual reality headset and motion controllers. The Vermillion VR painting application will be used to allow participants to create drawings in an immersive virtual environment. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted every two weeks for a total of four sessions.

BEHAVIORALPhysical Art Therapy

Participants will engage in structured art-making activities using colored pencils and paper. Each participant will receive standard drawing materials and will be guided through therapeutic drawing exercises aimed at promoting emotional expression and stress reduction. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted every two weeks for a total of four sessions.