Coloring your way to calm: art may ease Pre-Surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT07286097
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether doing art activities, like coloring mandalas, can lower anxiety and improve well-being in people about to have abdominal surgery. 64 adults participated, with one group doing art and the other doing breathing exercises. Researchers measured anxiety, hope, spiritual well-being, and vital signs before and after the activity.
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Active substance
art activities (mandala coloring)
What this could lead to
If effective, art activities could become a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer and more hopeful before abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to all surgery patients, and the effect may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)