Breathe away the pain: mindfulness before surgery may ease recovery

NCT ID NCT07026786

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study is testing whether learning simple mindfulness exercises (like deep breathing and staying focused on the present) before colorectal surgery can help people feel calmer and manage pain better afterward. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness session or standard care. Participants will fill out surveys and some will be interviewed about their recovery. The study lasts about 4 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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