Meditation may ease colonoscopy jitters, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07255417
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether listening to visualized meditation sessions for three days before a colonoscopy could help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve comfort. Seventy-two first-time colonoscopy patients participated. The meditation group listened to recordings twice daily before the procedure, while the control group received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, and comfort levels before and after the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
visualized meditation (audio recordings)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during colonoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and meditation may not work for all patients.
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Locations
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Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)