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

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.

This study was designed as a randomized controlled, pre-test-post-test experimental research to examine the effects of mandala art therapy on symptom severity and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The primary objective of the study is to evaluate whether the implementation of mandala art therapy contributes to a reduction in the frequency and severity of MS-related symptoms, while simultaneously enhancing the overall quality of life of the participants. In this context, it is anticipated that mandala art therapy may support individuals with MS in managing existing and potential symptoms, coping more effectively with the disease, and achieving better adherence to treatment and disease management. Consequently, it is expected that the frequency of healthcare utilization and overall healthcare-related costs will decrease. Most importantly, a reduction in MS-related complications and mortality is also anticipated. The planned study will be conducted between May 2025 and August 2025 at the Neurology Outpatient Clinic of the Karadeniz Technical University Practice and Research Center, involving a total of 70 patients-35 in the intervention group and 35 in the control group-who meet the inclusion criteria. While patients in the intervention group will receive mandala art therapy, those in the control group will continue their routine follow-up and treatment without any additional intervention.