Plain-English translation of NCT07026786 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether teaching patients mindfulness exercises before and after bowel surgery can help them feel calmer and manage pain better during recovery. Mindfulness involves simple techniques like focused breathing and using your senses to stay present in the moment. Researchers want to see if these skills can reduce anxiety and pain medication needs after surgery.
Many patients experience significant pain and anxiety after bowel surgery, which can slow healing and make recovery harder. This study explores whether the new treatment could be a safe, non-drug way to help patients cope better and recover faster.
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You will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or standard care group. If you are in the mindfulness group, you'll have a 30-minute video session before surgery to learn breathing and relaxation exercises, plus a refresher video after surgery. Both groups will complete surveys about pain and well-being before and after surgery, receive daily text check-ins for a few weeks, and may be asked to do a brief interview about 2–4 weeks after surgery. The entire study lasts about 4 weeks.
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