Stress ball may calm nerves during hernia surgery, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07150936
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a stress ball during hernia surgery can help lower patients' anxiety, pain, and improve vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. About 72 adults having hernia surgery will either use the stress ball or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety and pain levels before, during, 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 (behavioural intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple, low-cost tool could help reduce anxiety and pain during hernia surgery without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (72 people) testing a short-term effect. Results may not apply to other surgeries or settings, and the stress ball may not provide meaningful benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Afsin State Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, Afşin, 46500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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