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The Effect of Mandala Coloring on the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Patients: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University
Summary
Epilepsy is among the most prevalent and serious neurological disorders. While antiepileptic medications play a crucial role in managing the condition, additional support through counseling, education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and social assistance for both patients and their families is essential. Furthermore, incorporating art-based interventions is vital due to their beneficial effects on life quality and their significance in health promotion and prevention. Research suggests that art therapy can aid patients in managing their symptoms and enhancing their overall well-being. Currently, mandalas are being effectively utilized in art therapy practices. However, a review of the literature reveals a lack of studies examining the impact of mandala art therapy on the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy. This randomized controlled trial aims to assess how mandala painting influences the quality of life in epilepsy patients. The study will involve adult epilepsy patients from Gümüşhane State Hospital Neurology Polyclinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group or an experimental group using a lottery method, known as "Full (Simple) Randomization." Data will be gathered through a patient information form and the "Quality of Life Scale in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31)." The experimental group will receive materials for mandala painting and will be instructed to complete one mandala at home three times a week over the course of twenty-four sessions (two months), with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. All participants will undergo the "Patient Information Form" and "QQLI-31" assessment prior to the study (pre-test), with the "QQLI-31" reassessed in the 4th week (intermediate measurement) and again in the 8th week (post-test). The results will be analyzed to determine the impact of mandala therapy on the quality of life in epilepsy patients.
Official title: The Effect of Mandala Coloring on Quality of Life in Patients With Epilepsy: A Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-04-15
Completion Date
2026-04-13
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Art therapy(Mandala)
To ensure single-blind randomization and prevent bias, another researcher will provide training on mandala coloring and show a video to the participants before the study begins. After the first session was conducted together, mandala coloring materials were provided to the patients, and they were asked to color one mandala figure per session, lasting approximately 30 minutes, for a total of twenty-four (2-month) sessions over three days a week at the hospital. Prior to the start of the study (pre-test), the "Patient Information Form" and "QQLI-31" were administered to all patient groups; the "QQLI-31" was administered again at the 4th week (mid-point assessment) and the 8th week (post-test) of the study. After the study's implementation phase concluded, mandala drawing materials were gifted to epilepsy patients who wished to receive them.
Locations (1)
Kelkit State Hospital
Gümüşhane, Turkey (Türkiye)