Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemother… (NCT07435597) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing the Effects of Art Therapy and Mandala Application on State Anxiety Levels in Chemotherapy Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-02-18
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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 Criteria:
* -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
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.
1This trial compared art therapy and mandala drawing for reducing anxiety during chemotherapy — do you think either of these approaches could be a good fit for managing my own anxiety alongside my treatment?
2Since this study is already completed, has its data been published yet, and if so, did one approach — art therapy or mandala application — show more meaningful reductions in anxiety scores for chemotherapy patients?
3I know this trial focused on anxiety during chemo, but how much does anxiety actually affect my overall treatment experience, and should addressing it be a formal part of my care plan?
4Are there anxiety-management programs like art therapy or structured creative activities already available at this clinic or hospital that I could access without joining a research study?
5Before considering something like this, should we first make sure my anxiety is being measured and tracked throughout chemotherapy, and what tool or scale would you use to do that?
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.