Creativity and MindfulnessNCT07466771
Art Education and Creativity in Midwifery Students
A study testing Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training) in people with Creativity and Mindfulness, run by Selcuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of art education on imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The study will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Creativity and Mindfulness
- What is being tested?
- Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 1 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Currently enrolled as a third-year midwifery student at Selçuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
- For the intervention group: has attended at least 10 hours of art courses or workshops in the past year.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed with a severe psychiatric disorder or currently receiving active psychiatric treatment.
- Incomplete participation forms or missing baseline data.
- Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Art Education on Midwifery Students' Imagination, Individual Creativity, and State Conscious Awareness (Mindfulness): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of art education on imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The study will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. A total of 110 students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.
Students in the intervention group will receive at least 10 hours of structured art education (basic cross-stitch training) over four weeks, while the control group will receive no additional intervention. Data will be collected before and after the intervention using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, the Individual Creativity Scale, and the State Mindfulness Scale.
Read more
The primary objective is to compare changes in imagination, creativity, and mindfulness scores between the intervention and control groups. It is hypothesized that students who receive art education will demonstrate significantly higher levels of imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness compared to those who do not receive the intervention.
The findings are expected to contribute to the development of holistic, student-centered educational strategies in midwifery education.
Read the detailed description
Midwifery education requires not only clinical competence but also cognitive flexibility, creativity, and the ability to remain attentive and emotionally regulated in complex care environments. Art-based educational interventions have been suggested as potential strategies to enhance imagination, creative thinking, and present-moment awareness. However, quantitative evidence examining these effects in health professional students remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. All eligible students will be invited to participate. After providing written informed consent, participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group using a simple randomization procedure.
The intervention group will receive structured art education consisting of at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training delivered over a four-week period by the researcher. The training will focus on manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor coordination, and sustained engagement. The control group will not receive any additional structured activity during the study period. Upon completion of the study, students in the control group will be offered the same art training.
Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention (post-intervention). Outcome measures will assess imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels using validated self-report instruments.
To minimize bias, group allocation will be conducted using a random number procedure. Data collection will be supervised by a department assistant, and the researcher will not be present during questionnaire completion. Statistical analysis will be conducted by a blinded statistician using coded group labels.
The study aims to determine whether structured art education can significantly improve imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The results may provide evidence to support the integration of art-based approaches into health professional education curricula.
- Conditions
- Creativity and Mindfulness
- Being tested
- Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training)
- Keywords
- Art Education, Creativity, Imagination, State Mindfulness, Cross-Stitch Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training)Other
This intervention consists of structured art education provided over four weeks, including at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training. Students will engage in manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor skills, and sustained focus. The intervention aims to enhance imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness in midwifery students. Outcome measures will be collected at baseline and immediately post-intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Art Education Group | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive structured art education consisting of at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training delivered over a four-week period. The sessions will focus on manual artistic practice requiring sustained attention and fine motor engagement. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Receives: Other: Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training) |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this arm will not receive any structured art education or additional intervention during the study period. They will complete outcome assessments at baseline and post-intervention. After study completion, they will be offered the same art training. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Imagination Level (Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale Score)
Imagination level will be assessed using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, which evaluates experiential simulation and conceptual innovation dimensions. Participants complete the scale before and after the intervention. Total higher scores indicating higher imagination levels.
Measured: Baseline and Week 4
Secondary outcomes (2)
Individual Creativity (Individual Creativity Scale Score)
Individual creativity will be assessed using the Individual Creativity Scale. This scale evaluates individuals' self-perceived creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Participants complete the scale at baseline and immediately after the intervention.
Total higher scores indicating higher levels of individual creativity.
Measured: Baseline and Week 4
State Mindfulness (State Mindfulness Scale Score)
State mindfulness will be assessed using the State Mindfulness Scale. This scale measures participants' awareness of present-moment experiences and their level of mindful attention.
Participants complete the scale at baseline and immediately after the intervention.
Total higher scores indicating greater levels of state mindfulness.
Measured: Baseline and Week 4
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Creativity and MindfulnessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Selcuk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured art education (cross-stitch training) or a control group receiving no intervention. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the four-week intervention period.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Selcuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yasemin ERKAL AKSOY, Selcuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07466771
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 20251149
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Art Education on Midwifery Students' Imagination, Individual Creativity, and State Conscious Awareness (Mindfulness): A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07466771
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 20251149
- Conditions
- Creativity and Mindfulness
- Keywords
- Art Education, Creativity, Imagination, State Mindfulness, Cross-Stitch Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Selcuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of art education on imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The study will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. A total of 110 students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.
Students in the intervention group will receive at least 10 hours of structured art education (basic cross-stitch training) over four weeks, while the control group will receive no additional intervention. Data will be collected before and after the intervention using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, the Individual Creativity Scale, and the State Mindfulness Scale.
The primary objective is to compare changes in imagination, creativity, and mindfulness scores between the intervention and control groups. It is hypothesized that students who receive art education will demonstrate significantly higher levels of imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness compared to those who do not receive the intervention.
The findings are expected to contribute to the development of holistic, student-centered educational strategies in midwifery education.
Detailed description
Midwifery education requires not only clinical competence but also cognitive flexibility, creativity, and the ability to remain attentive and emotionally regulated in complex care environments. Art-based educational interventions have been suggested as potential strategies to enhance imagination, creative thinking, and present-moment awareness. However, quantitative evidence examining these effects in health professional students remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. All eligible students will be invited to participate. After providing written informed consent, participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group using a simple randomization procedure.
The intervention group will receive structured art education consisting of at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training delivered over a four-week period by the researcher. The training will focus on manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor coordination, and sustained engagement. The control group will not receive any additional structured activity during the study period. Upon completion of the study, students in the control group will be offered the same art training.
Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention (post-intervention). Outcome measures will assess imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels using validated self-report instruments.
To minimize bias, group allocation will be conducted using a random number procedure. Data collection will be supervised by a department assistant, and the researcher will not be present during questionnaire completion. Statistical analysis will be conducted by a blinded statistician using coded group labels.
The study aims to determine whether structured art education can significantly improve imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The results may provide evidence to support the integration of art-based approaches into health professional education curricula.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured art education (cross-stitch training) or a control group receiving no intervention. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the four-week intervention period.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Art Education Group | Experimental | Other: Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training)Participants in this arm will receive structured art education consisting of at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training delivered over a four-week period. The sessions will focus on manual artistic practice requiring sustained attention and fine motor engagement. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this arm will not receive any structured art education or additional intervention during the study period. They will complete outcome assessments at baseline and post-intervention. After study completion, they will be offered the same art training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Currently enrolled as a third-year midwifery student at Selçuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
- For the intervention group: has attended at least 10 hours of art courses or workshops in the past year.
- Able to provide written informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed with a severe psychiatric disorder or currently receiving active psychiatric treatment.
- Incomplete participation forms or missing baseline data.
- Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training)This intervention consists of structured art education provided over four weeks, including at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training. Students will engage in manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor skills, and sustained focus. The intervention aims to enhance imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness in midwifery students. Outcome measures will be collected at baseline and immediately post-intervention. | Other | Art Education Group |
Primary outcome
Imagination Level (Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale Score)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 4
Imagination level will be assessed using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, which evaluates experiential simulation and conceptual innovation dimensions. Participants complete the scale before and after the intervention. Total higher scores indicating higher imagination levels.
2 secondary outcomes
Individual Creativity (Individual Creativity Scale Score)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 4
State Mindfulness (State Mindfulness Scale Score)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 4
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Art Education (Cross-Stitch Training) in people with Creativity and Mindfulness, run by Selcuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Imagination Level (Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale Score) (time frame: Baseline and Week 4). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Mar 2026.