Stress ball may take the edge off biopsy pain
NCT ID NCT07613736
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether squeezing a stress ball during an ultrasound-guided biopsy can reduce pain and anxiety. 79 adults were randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care alone. Researchers measured pain, anxiety levels, and vital signs before and after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stress ball
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel more comfortable during biopsies without extra medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 79 participants. The effect may be modest or not apply to other procedures or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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