Stress ball soothes surgery jitters, study finds
NCT ID NCT06742814
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball during hand surgery under local anesthesia can lower anxiety and pain. 74 adults were split into two groups: one squeezed a stress ball during the procedure, the other did not. Researchers measured heart rate variability and used questionnaires to see if the simple distraction helped patients feel calmer and more comfortable.
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National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch
Hsinchu, Taiwan
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