Simple stress ball may ease chemo anxiety for stomach cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07383935

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a stress ball during chemotherapy can lower anxiety, fear, and stabilize heart rate and blood pressure in people with gastrointestinal cancers. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned to either squeeze a stress ball for 15 minutes during chemo or receive usual care. Researchers will measure anxiety, fear, and vital signs before and after treatment to see if this simple, low-cost tool helps patients feel calmer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Artvin State Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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