Mind over medicine: simple visualization before surgery eases anxiety and pain

NCT ID NCT06768021

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a brief guided visualization exercise before sedation can improve the anesthesia experience for people undergoing oral surgery. 128 patients were split into two groups: one received the visualization plus standard instructions, the other only standard instructions. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, medication use, and recovery time to see if the mental exercise made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System

    Oakland, California, 94602, United States

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