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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)