Coloring your way to calm: mandala art tested before surgery
NCT ID NCT07109492
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether coloring mandalas for 20 minutes before elective surgery can lower patients' anxiety and stress. Sixty adults scheduled for gallbladder surgery will be randomly assigned to either color a mandala or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety and stress levels using questionnaires and vital signs before and after the activity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mandala painting
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no different from standard care.
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Niran Çoban
RECRUITINGYalova, 77000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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