Clinical Trial

Visual Art Therapy on Caregiver Burden

Study acronym: Visual art
Completed
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Summary
This study aims to determine the effect of Zentangle practice on perceived caregiver burden, stress levels, and burnout among family caregivers of patients receiving palliative care. Zentangle is a visual art therapy method used for meditative purposes by promoting creativity and focused attention in individuals under stress, which can facilitate mental relaxation, stress relief, and mindfulness. The study is designed as a randomized controlled experimental trial with a pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 60 family caregivers of patients hospitalized in a palliative care unit, randomized into an intervention group (n=30) and a control group (n=30). Participants in the intervention group receive a two-week meditative art therapy intervention based on the Zentangle method, while data are collected through face-to-face interviews using validated psychological scales before and after the intervention period.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07702682
Lead Sponsor Firat University
Conditions Psychological Stress, Palliative Care, Family Caregivers
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-01-15
Primary Completion 2025-05-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-01-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-14