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

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

. 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.

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

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

Sex

ALL

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.