Could a simple stress ball or favorite tune replace anxiety meds during eye surgery?

NCT ID NCT06555770

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to preferred music or squeezing a stress ball during cataract surgery can reduce patients' pain and anxiety. About 240 adults having their first cataract surgery will be assigned to one of these two simple, drug-free techniques or to standard care. The study measures pain and anxiety levels during the procedure to see if these easy-to-use methods offer comfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Music intervention and stress ball
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain and anxiety during cataract surgery, improving patient comfort without extra medication.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all patients. The benefits might be modest, and individual preferences for music or stress ball use could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder cataract dental caries Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CATARACT NURSING CARIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Samsun Gazi State Hospital

Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

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