Mandala coloring to help TURP patients feel calmer and more comfortable
Official title: Effect of Mandala Coloring on Anxiety, Pain, Vital Signs, and Patient Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Tarsus University · NCT07723794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether mandala coloring can reduce anxiety and pain and improve vital signs and patient satisfaction in adults undergoing TURP.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tarsus University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Mersin and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07723794 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years or older scheduled for TURP who can communicate in Turkish and consent to participate, without anxiety disorders or chronic pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive limitations, language barriers other than Turkish, or chronic pain may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial conducted at Tarsus University. Participants are adults scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate and are assigned to either a mandala coloring intervention or standard care. The study uses validated tools to measure state anxiety, pain, vital signs, and patient satisfaction to see if coloring activities can influence perioperative experiences. The sample size is 64 to detect a moderate effect with high statistical power. Data will be collected after admission and during the perioperative period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, mandala coloring could provide a simple, nonpharmacologic way to reduce anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction for TURP patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in other settings have suggested mindfulness-based mandala coloring can lower anxiety, supporting potential benefit in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older; * Scheduled to undergo transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); * Conscious, oriented, and able to communicate and cooperate; * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study; * Able to speak and understand Turkish; * Without any disability that would interfere with participation; * Without a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Exclusion Criteria: * Declining to participate in or withdrawing from the study; * Having chronic pain.
Where it's running
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Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gamze Bozkul
- Email: gamze.bozkul@gmail.com
- Phone: +903246000033
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.