Drawing therapy for anxiety before surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple drawing activity can help reduce anxiety in adults waiting for surgery. If you join, you may find a calming way to cope with pre-surgery nerves.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective (planned, not emergency) surgery.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You can sit comfortably in a chair without assistance.
- You do not have severe vision problems or color blindness.
- You can use your hands normally to draw, without injury or nerve problems that affect hand function.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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