Calm before the knife: meditation may ease heart surgery stress

NCT ID NCT07379944

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at whether listening to guided meditation audio can lower stress and anxiety in people having open-heart surgery. About 72 adults will either get the meditation sessions plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers will measure stress hormones, blood sugar, and anxiety levels before and after surgery to see if the meditation helps.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Gaziantep University

    Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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