CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Twin Hearts Meditation and Mandala Coloring on Exam Anxiety in Nursing Students

Cyprus100 participantsStarted 2025-01-05

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of Mandala coloring and Twin Hearts Meditation in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. Participants were randomly assigned to either the Mandala coloring group or the Twin Hearts Meditation group. Both interventions were administered before a practical examination. Anxiety levels were measured before and after the intervention using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The study evaluated which complementary and non-pharmacological intervention was more effective in reducing exam-related anxiety among nursing students.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. All undergraduate nursing students in their first semester, male or female, enrolled in the English-language nursing program.
✓. Students not using other stress-reduction methods (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, pharmacological therapy).
✓. Students who voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Unwilling to continue cooperation in the project.
✕. Using any psycho medicines (anti-depressants ...), mental health.
✕. Mourning, especially the death of loved ones or relatives in the 1st phase.

What they're measuring

Exam Anxiety Levels

Timeframe: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.

Test Anxiety Levels

Timeframe: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07470632

SponsorNear East University, Turkey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. All undergraduate nursing students in their first semester, male or female, enrolled in the English-language nursing program.
✓. Students not using other stress-reduction methods (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, pharmacological therapy).
✓. Students who voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Unwilling to continue cooperation in the project.
✕. Using any psycho medicines (anti-depressants ...), mental health.
✕. Mourning, especially the death of loved ones or relatives in the 1st phase.

What they're measuring

Exam Anxiety Levels

Timeframe: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.

Test Anxiety Levels

Timeframe: Anxiety levels are assessed at two time points: before the intervention (two hours prior to the OSCE) and immediately after the intervention prior to the examination.