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Coloring your way to calm: art may ease Pre-Surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT07286097

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether doing art activities, like coloring mandalas, can lower anxiety and improve well-being in people about to have abdominal surgery. 64 adults participated, with one group doing art and the other doing breathing exercises. Researchers measured anxiety, hope, spiritual well-being, and vital signs before and after the activity.

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Active substance
art activities (mandala coloring)
What this could lead to
If effective, art activities could become a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer and more hopeful before abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to all surgery patients, and the effect may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be 18 years of age or older * Be scheduled to undergo elective abdominal surgery (stomach, esophagus, colorectal, hepatobiliary) * Be conscious and able to communicate * Be willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring emergency abdominal surgery * Patients with chronic psychiatric disorders * Patients with severe cognitive impairment * Patients with severe hearing or vision loss * Patients requiring intensive care * Patients with degenerative brain disorders

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This study evaluates the effect of artistic activities on anxiety, spiritual well-being, hope, and vital signs in abdominal surgery patients

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)