Clinical trial · Interventional
The Effect of Mandala Technique on Acute Nausea-vomiting and Comfort Level in Cancer Patients
The Effect of Mandala Technique on Acute Nausea-vomiting and Comfort Level in Cancer Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Cancer is an important health problem in the world and in our country, and it ranks second among the causes of death in our country (20.7%). Chemotherapy, one of the most commonly used methods in cancer treatment, causes many physical and emotional symptoms while treating the disease. Nausea-vomiting is a common problem in cancer care, especially in patients receiving chemotherapy. In the literature, there are studies examining non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention and management of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy, and it is seen that the interventions are mostly within the scope of complementary and alternative approaches. Patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy may experience anticipatory nausea in particular, and this is likely to affect the individual's comfort level. In studies conducted in the field, the comfort level of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy was determined as moderate. Today, mandalas are used effectively in the field of art therapy. The possibility of using mandala in all age groups has contributed to the treatment process of different diseases and disorders, and its effectiveness has been presented to the scientific world with many researches around the world. In adults, the mandala has been used both in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and as a tool to observe the effects of treatments. Art therapy including mandala drawing has significantly reduced the severity of trauma symptoms in individuals with anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the study of Zhao \& Tang (2017) it was determined that mandala drawing therapy reduced the anxiety of cancer patients. If the reduction of nausea-vomiting affects the comfort level and the person is relieved, a more effective treatment environment is created and the quality of life of the person is increased. In the literature, very limited studies have been reached on the use of the mandala drawing technique in cancer patients. National and international research examining the mandala drawing technique, especially in patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy, could not be reached. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of mandala drawing technique on nausea-vomiting and comfort level in patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy. It is anticipated that the study to be conducted will contribute to nursing interventions in the cancer care process and lead to the planning of new research on the subject.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Nursing Caries | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDALA TECHNIQUE | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Intervention Group
- description
- Patients in the intervention group were allowed to paint mandala templates for 30 minutes during chemotherapy treatment after premedication. Before the application, the patients were informed by the practitioner and given a laptop table, mandala coloring books and crayons, they were asked to paint a mandala template of their choice. The ambient light and the position of the laptop table were adjusted appropriately during the intervention to help the participants move freely and eliminate the environmental stimulus. In addition, there was no communication between the patient and the practitioner during the application. The patients in the intervention group were given the materials necessary for painting medallions after the treatment, and they were asked to apply at home for at least 30 minutes the day after the treatment. The patients were supported by telephone to paint while they were at home.
- interventionNames
- Other: MANDALA TECHNIQUE
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Control Group
- description
- Participants in the control group did not receive any intervention during or after treatment.
Primary outcomes (2)
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 75 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion criteria for the research: * 18 years of age or older, conscious, literate, not having vision and hearing problems, being able to communicate verbally, * Receiving outpatient chemotherapy treatment at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine Training and Research Hospital and Gaziantep University Oncology Hospital, * Receiving a medium and high emetogenic effective chemotherapy regimen * Having sufficient fine motor skills to paint, * Not having any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, * Agreeing to participate in the research Exclusion criteria from the study: * Having any communication problems, * Having sufficient fine motor skills to paint, * Refusal to participate in the research.
References
Publications (1)
- DERIVEDCelik A, Kin OK. Clinical Trial of Mandala Coloring for Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. Altern Ther Health Med. 2024 Dec;30(12):13-17. PMID 39565703