Music and stress balls ease smear test jitters, study finds

NCT ID NCT07276607

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether listening to nada yoga music or squeezing a stress ball can lower anxiety and pain during a Pap smear. 128 women aged 30-56 took part. Researchers measured their anxiety and pain levels before, during, and after the test. The goal was to find simple, drug-free ways to make this common screening more comfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ağri İbrahim Çeçen Universty

    Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)