Mindfulness app aims to ease Pre-Surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT07005973
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a mindfulness app for 4 weeks can reduce anxiety in adults waiting for elective surgery. 40 participants will either use the app plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure anxiety on the day of surgery and track pain and painkiller use afterward.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mobile-based mindfulness intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer before surgery without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's effect on anxiety may be small or hard to measure.
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Tin Shui Wai Hospital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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