The Effect of Art-based Mandala Intervention

Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of art-based mandala intervention on anger and death anxiety in older adults residing in a nursing home. Methods A randomized controlled experimental study with 80 participants (experimental group n = 40; control group n = 40) was conducted. The experimental group participated in mandala coloring three times a week for 12 weeks. Data were collected using a descriptive form, a death anxiety scale, and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.

NCT Number	NCT07496268
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul Medeniyet University
Conditions	Art Therapy, Mandala Coloring, Anger, Death Anxiety, Elderly
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2024-04-12
Primary Completion	2025-04-24 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-06-23 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-27