Coloring your way to calm: mandala art tested before surgery

NCT ID NCT07109492

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Niran Çoban Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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MANDALA PAINTING NURSE'S ROLE SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Niran Çoban
RECRUITING

Yalova, 77000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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