Using mandala coloring to reduce test anxiety in nursing students
Investigating the Effect of Mandala Coloring Activity on Test Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if coloring mandalas can help nursing students feel less anxious before their exams.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06695650 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how mandala coloring activities can alleviate test anxiety among nursing students. It is a randomized controlled trial involving students enrolled in a Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing course at a private university. Participants will complete a demographic form and a pre-test on test anxiety before being randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will engage in mandala coloring, or a control group. The study aims to assess the impact of this creative activity on students' anxiety levels during exams.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nursing students enrolled in the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing course who are proficient in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with existing psychological diagnoses such as anxiety or depression may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide nursing students with an effective, non-pharmacological method to manage test anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes using creative activities like coloring to reduce anxiety, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a student enrolled in the Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing course at the selected private university. * Proficiency in the Turkish language. * Having no physical disability that would hinder coloring activities. * Willingness to participate voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Students with psychological diagnoses such as anxiety or depression. * Students who do not fully complete the questionnaire/survey forms. * Students who neglect mandala coloring for two consecutive sessions.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Medipol University — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gamze ACAVUT — Ankara Medipol University
- Study coordinator: Nursemin Unal
- Email: nurse_unal@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905077433629
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.