RecruitingNot Applicable

The Role of Mandala Painting Before Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

Surgical interventions often cause significant anxiety and stress in patients during the preoperative period. In this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of mandala coloring, a non-pharmacological and art-based intervention, on reducing anxiety and stress levels in individuals scheduled for elective surgery. The universe of the study will consist of patients who will undergo elective surgery between June 2025 and June 2026 in the General Surgery Clinic of Istanbul Sultangazi Training and Research Hospital. Data will be collected using the Introductory Information Form, State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Physiological Parameters Form (including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation). One day before surgery, patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be informed about the study and randomized into intervention and control groups using a random number table created with MS Excel software. Patients in the intervention group will perform a 20-minute mandala coloring activity in the preoperative waiting period. Before and after the application, participants' anxiety and stress levels will be evaluated with the STAI-S and PSS, and their physiological parameters will be recorded. Patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care and will be evaluated at the same time points with the same tools, without any intervention. The study aims to provide evidence for the use of mandala coloring as a simple, low-cost, and effective nursing intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety and stress.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are undergoing elective surgery, * Cholecystectomy Surgery is planned * Age 18 and over, * Able to communicate, * No wounds or injuries on their hands that would prevent them from painting, * Volunteer to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a previous psychiatric diagnosis, * Those with color blindness or visual perception disorders, Patients over 70 years of age * Those taking tranquilizers (anxiolytics, antidepressants, etc.), * Those with any health problems that may prevent them from painting (fractures, amputations, etc.), * Those who are illiterate, * Those with communication disabilities will be excluded from the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1This trial involves doing mandala painting before surgery — how much time would I need to spend on this activity, and would it fit into my pre-surgery schedule without adding stress?
2Since this study is measuring whether mandala painting reduces anxiety and stress before surgery, what other approaches does your team currently use for pre-surgical anxiety, and how does adding this compare?
3This trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which often means it's more of a behavioral or observational study rather than a drug or device trial — does that mean there are fewer safety concerns for me to weigh, or are there still risks I should understand?
4The trial mentions a nurse's role as part of what's being studied — can you explain what the nurse would be doing during this activity, and how that fits in with my existing care team before surgery?
5If I take part in this study and it doesn't seem to be helping my anxiety on the day of surgery, would I still be able to use other anxiety-management options, or would my participation limit what else your team can offer me?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The Effect of Mandala Painting on Anxiety

Timeframe: 12 month

The Effect of Mandala Painting on Stress

Timeframe: 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07109492

SponsorNiran Çoban

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-01

Contact for this trial

NİRAN ÇOBAN

05301586912 nirancoban@gmail.com

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