CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Mandala Coloring on Women During Menopause

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2026-01-25

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical study is to determine the effect of mandala coloring on menopausal symptoms, sexual quality of life, and self-esteem in women during menopause period. The main questions the study aims to answer are as follows: 1. Does mandala coloring reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms in women? 2. Is there an increase in self-esteem levels among women who participate in mandala coloring after the intervention? 3. Is there an increase in the quality of sexual life among women who participate in mandala coloring after the intervention? Researchers will compare the intervention group (those who participated in mandala coloring) with the control group (those who did not participate in any intervention) to evaluate the effectiveness of mandala coloring. Participants * Participants in the intervention group will attend 30-minute mandala coloring sessions once a week for 4 weeks. * Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention during the same period. * Both groups will be assessed using a questionnaire at the beginning of the study and at the end of the 4th week (pre-test/post-test).

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 40 and 65, * Not having experienced menstruation for at least one year, * Having a score of 15 or higher on the MSDS (meaning having experienced at least moderate menopause), * Not having received hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms, * Not having undergone surgical menopause, * Experiencing at least one vasomotor symptom of menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, sudden sweating attacks, palpitations, chills and shivering attacks, etc.). * Being able to read, write, speak, and understand Turkish, * Not having previously received mandala art therapy training or regularly practicing mandala coloring, * Not having an allergy to mandala coloring materials, * Not practicing spiritual practices such as yoga or meditation, * Agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical symptom that may prevent mandala coloring, * Having communication and perception problems, * Having difficulty understanding or speaking Turkish, * Having a psychiatric illness or taking psychiatric medication, * Having experienced a loss in the last 6 months.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Menopausal Symptoms

Timeframe: Time Frame: Fromenrollmenttotheend of intervention at 4 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07332065

SponsorKahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-25

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