Simple Hand-Holding or stress balls could ease pain and anxiety during cataract surgery
NCT ID NCT07108192
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having a researcher hold the patient's hand or giving them a stress ball to squeeze can reduce pain and anxiety during cataract surgery. 108 adults having their first cataract surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: hand holding, stress ball, or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple, drug-free methods improve comfort and satisfaction.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hand holding and stress ball
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, low-cost methods could become standard practice to help patients feel more comfortable during cataract surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The effect may be modest or not generalizable to other settings.
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Locations
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Yenikent State Hospital
RECRUITINGSakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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