Coloring away the jitters: study tests art therapy for surgery nerves
NCT ID NCT07445399
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether drawing different colors and shapes can help calm adults who are anxious while waiting for surgery. About 175 people scheduled for elective surgery will participate. Researchers will measure their anxiety levels before and after the drawing activity to see if it helps them feel more relaxed.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 272 people
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Sep 2026
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for elective surgery * age ≥18 yrs old Exclusion Criteria: * Frail patients who can not freely sit on the seat * Patients with difficulty in communication * Patients with color vision deficiency * Patients with injury or neurological dysfunction influencing function of hand * Patients with severe vision deficiency
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