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Examining the Effect of Mandala Art Therapy on Symptoms and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Enrolling By InvitationNA

Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University

Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions: Mandala Art Therapy

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

This study is a randomized controlled, pre-test-post-test experimental research aimed at examining the effects of mandala art therapy on symptom severity and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main goal is to determine whether mandala art therapy helps reduce the frequency and severity of MS symptoms while improving participants' overall quality of life. It is expected that mandala art therapy will support MS patients in managing current and potential symptoms, coping more effectively with the disease, and improving adherence to treatment. As a result, a reduction in healthcare utilization, related costs, MS-related complications, and mortality is anticipated. The study will be conducted between May and August 2025 at the Neurology Outpatient Clinic of Karadeniz Technical University Practice and Research Center, involving 70 patients-35 in the intervention group receiving mandala art therapy and 35 in the control group receiving standard care.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Residing in the city center of Trabzon
* Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at least six months prior
* Have not experienced an MS relapse within the past three months
* Receiving outpatient treatment for MS
* Literate
* Have no prior experience with mandala practice
* Not currently participating in any form of art therapy
* Have no communication or perception impairments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who have experienced an MS relapse within the past three months
* Those receiving inpatient treatment for MS
* Individuals aged 18 years or younger
* Those with a physical disability that prevents them from participating in the mandala activity
* Individuals currently engaged in any form of active art therapy
* Those with communication or perception impairments
* Individuals with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
* Those who cannot be reached via phone and/or text message
* Individuals with allergies to materials used in the mandala therapy sessions

Locations (1)

Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)