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Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemotherapy Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Atlas University · Updated on 2026-05-19
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing two art-based activities, "Dance of the Pen" (art therapy) and mandala coloring, to see how they affect state anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy. This randomized controlled trial involves 60 participants from two hospitals in Istanbul. The study aims to assess anxiety changes and satisfaction with these interventions during chemotherapy sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will engage in mandala therapy by coloring mandala designs with colored pencils during treatment. The other group will participate in art therapy by drawing with a pen while listening to music and following instructions with eyes closed, then interpreting their drawing. Both interventions are delivered in single sessions lasting about 30 to 60 minutes. A control group receives only information about their treatment. Before and after the activity, participants will complete the State Anxiety Scale (STAI-I), a distress thermometer, and a personal information form. The main outcome measured is state anxiety at six months. Data collection includes pre- and post-intervention anxiety and distress levels. The study uses a single-blind design with random assignment based on chemotherapy session days. Participation involves one session and assessment before and after the activity.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemotherapy Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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 that could affect the study's outcome
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session during chemotherapy
Participants undergo a single-session intervention during their chemotherapy treatment, receiving either art therapy, mandala activity, or an information session depending on their group assignment.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants complete assessments of state anxiety and distress after the intervention to evaluate effects and satisfaction.
Assessments conducted at baseline and after intervention, with follow-up at 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Basaksehir Cam Sakura Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000
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Research Team
D
Dilek Baykal, Associate Professor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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