Coloring or meditating? study tests simple ways to beat exam nerves
NCT ID NCT07470632
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether mandala coloring or twin hearts meditation works better to calm exam anxiety. One hundred nursing students tried one of the two methods right before a practical exam. Researchers measured their anxiety levels before and after to see which approach helped more.
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 and Twin Hearts Meditation (behavioral interventions)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could point toward simple, drug-free ways to help students manage exam anxiety before practical tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all students or settings. The interventions are brief and effects may be short-lived.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KKTC (Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus)
Nicosia, North Cyprus, Cyprus
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