Squeeze away stress: simple ball eases anxiety during pregnancy test

NCT ID NCT06741254

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a stress ball during a routine non-stress test (NST) helps pregnant women feel less anxious and more comfortable. 70 women between 18-35 with a single, low-risk pregnancy took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and comfort scores to see if this simple tool made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

    Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

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