Coloring away fear: mandala art therapy tested before C-Section in High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT07691320
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 30-45 minute mandala coloring session before a planned C-section can lower surgical fear and stress in women with high-risk pregnancies (like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes). Half the participants will color a mandala, while the other half receives standard care. Researchers will measure fear levels and salivary cortisol, a stress hormone, to see if this simple art activity makes a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mandala art therapy (coloring session)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost activity could offer a drug-free way to ease fear and stress before surgery for high-risk pregnant women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-session study, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on fear or cortisol may be minimal or short-lived.
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