Mandala coloring-based nursing activity to help kids feel better about nurses and reduce worry
Official title: The Effect of a Mandala Coloring-Based Nursing Intervention on Perceived Nursing Image and Anxiety in Children Hospitalized in a Pediatric Clinic: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Artvin Coruh University · NCT07845123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Kids aged 8–11 in the hospital try a daily mandala coloring activity led by nurses to see if it eases anxiety and improves how they view nursing care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Artvin Coruh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kilis, Central) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07845123 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 8–11-year-old children hospitalized for at least three days, able to read/write Turkish, and whose parents consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with very short stays, worsening condition, or inability to complete the 3-day intervention may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial tests whether a 20-minute daily mandala coloring session, added to routine care for three days, can lower state anxiety and improve perceived nursing image in pediatric inpatients. Forty-two participating children will be randomly assigned to the intervention or routine care, with outcomes measured at baseline, day 3, and discharge using standardized anxiety and nursing image scales. The study will be conducted at Kilis Alaeddin Yavaşça State Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic, with data collected through forms and questionnaires completed by children and parents. Inclusion requires 8–11 years old, Turkish reading/writing ability, and anticipated at least a three-day hospitalization; exclusion includes early discharge or condition deterioration. The trial aims to determine if a simple nurse-led activity can positively affect the patient experience in a hospital setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could reduce anxiety and improve children’s perceptions of nursing care during hospitalization.
How similar studies have gone: Some prior pediatric studies suggest activity-based interactions can influence anxiety and patient perceptions, but this specific mandala-based nursing activity is novel in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 8 and 11 years * Hospitalized in the Pediatric Clinic of Kilis Alaeddin Yavaşça State Hospital * Expected hospitalization for at least three more days based on clinical evaluation and having no clinical impediment to completing the 3-day intervention protocol * Able to read and write in Turkish with adequate cognitive ability to understand questions * Willingness of both child and parent to participate, with written informed consent provided by the parent * Being able to communicate at an adequate level Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete the 3-day intervention protocol due to early discharge or other reasons * Deterioration of the child's clinical condition preventing continuation of the application * Inability to complete data collection or outcome measurement procedures * Request by the child or parent to withdraw from the study at any stage
Where it's running
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Kilis Prof. Dr. Alaeddin Yavaşca State Hospital, Kilis, Central
Kilis, Central, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gamze AKAY, 1 — Artvin Coruh University
- Study coordinator: Gamze AKAY, 1
- Email: gamzeakay_25@artvin.edu.tr
- Phone: 05314536661
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.