Simple breathing and stress balls may soothe burn patients during painful dressing changes

NCT ID NCT07100041

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether breathing exercises and using a stress ball during dressing changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort in burn patients. 210 adults with burns on 15% or less of their body took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs before and after the techniques were used.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: breathing exercises and stress ball
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple, drug-free approach could help burn patients feel less pain and anxiety during dressing changes, improving their comfort and recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not apply to all burn patients. The techniques may not work for everyone or replace standard pain management.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder burn Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY BREATHING EXERCISE BURNS (PHYSICAL FINDING) PAIN PAIN MANAGEMENT STRESS BALL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ministry of Health Adana City Training and Research Hospital Burn Centre

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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