This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of mandala coloring activity on stress, anxiety, pain, and physiological parameters in women diagnosed with missed abortion. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mandala coloring group or a control group receiving standard care. Outcomes will be measured at hospital admission and after completion of the mandala coloring session.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 18 years and older
* Hospitalized with a diagnosis of missed abortion
Gestational age of 10 weeks or less
Mentally healthy and able to communicate
Able to read, understand, and speak Turkish
Literate
Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
ExcluPhysical limitations preventing participation in the coloring activity
History of previous pregnancy loss
Presence of chronic medical disease
Diagnosis of a psychiatric disordersion Criteria:
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in State Anxiety Score
Timeframe: At hospital admission (baseline) and immediately after completion of the mandala coloring session (minimum 30 minutes) during hospitalization
2
Change in Perceived Stress Score
Timeframe: At hospital admission (baseline) and immediately after completion of the mandala coloring session (minimum 30 minutes) during hospitalization