Coloring your way to calm: could mandalas ease Pre-Surgery jitters?

NCT ID NCT06830837

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether coloring pre-drawn mandala patterns for at least 30 minutes each day can lower anxiety and depression in adults awaiting open-heart surgery. About 69 first-time heart surgery patients will be randomly assigned to either the coloring activity or usual care. Researchers will measure changes using standard anxiety and depression scales.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mandala coloring
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before major surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or no better than other relaxing activities, and results may not apply to all surgery patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression

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ANXIETY HEART SURGERY MANDALA PAINTING

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Locations

Ataturk University

Yakutiye, Erzurum, 25300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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