Meditation before heart surgery may lower stress hormones
NCT ID NCT07379944
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether listening to guided meditation audio can reduce stress and anxiety in people having open-heart surgery. About 72 adults will either receive meditation sessions or standard care. Researchers will measure stress hormones, blood sugar, and anxiety levels before and after surgery to see if meditation helps.
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Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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