STRESS RESPONSE

This study tested whether squeezing a stress ball during an ultrasound-guided biopsy can reduce pain and anxiety. 79 adults were randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care alone. Researchers measured pain, anxiety levels, and vital signs before and aft…

This pilot study tested whether Botox injections could lower stress levels in healthy adult women. Four participants received either Botox or a placebo (salt water) and filled out stress questionnaires over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if stress scores dropped after treatment. B…

This study tested whether playing music through headphones during liver donation surgery could reduce the body's stress and inflammation response. 61 adult liver donors were randomly assigned to hear music or no music during their operation. Researchers measured inflammatory mark…

This completed study in Slovakia examined how psychological factors like resilience, stress, and positive thinking relate to the body's immune system. Researchers measured immune markers in blood and compared them to mental health questionnaires in 700 adults, including people in…