CompletedNot Applicable

Mandala Coloring and Its Effect on Anxiety and Depression Before Open Heart Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)69 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to determine the Effect of Mandala Coloring on Anxiety and Depression Before Open Heart Surgery. This was a randomized, controlled experimental study. The sample comprised 69 patients who underwent open heart surgery (control: 35; experimental: 34). Eight pre-selected mandala drawings will be printed on separate A4 (21.0 cm × 29.7 cm) papers. After the patients are admitted to the hospital for the surgery process, the patients in the experimental group will be provided with at least 2 hours of mandala coloring per day until the day of their surgery. No intervention will be applied to the control group patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years or older; Conscious, cooperative, and able to communicate fluently in Turkish; Undergoing first-time open-heart surgery; Having no history of autoimmune disease, rheumatic disease, multiple sclerosis, or corticosteroid-dependent disorders; Providing written informed consent voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: Previous history of open-heart surgery; Cognitive impairment or inability to cooperate; Undergoing emergency surgery.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Surgical Anxiety Scale

Timeframe: 7 day before surgery

Surgical Anxiety Scale

Timeframe: 1 day before surgery

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

Timeframe: 7 day before surgery

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

Timeframe: 1 day before surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06830837

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-01

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