Stress ball may ease anxiety and pain during C-Section, study finds
NCT ID NCT07073482
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball during an elective cesarean section can reduce anxiety and pain and help with breastfeeding. 109 pregnant women participated. Half used a stress ball for 15 minutes during surgery, while the other half did not. Researchers measured anxiety and pain levels before, during, and after the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help mothers feel calmer and less pain during and after a C-section.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be biased. The effect may be small or not apply to all women.
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Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital
Samsun, Ilkadım, 55000, Turkey (Türkiye)