Squeeze away the pain: stress ball tested after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT07251270
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a stress ball can lower pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure during chest tube removal after open heart surgery. About 46 adults who have one chest tube will be randomly assigned to either squeeze a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method helps patients feel more comfortable during a typically painful procedure.
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Turkey, Mersin University,
RECRUITINGYenişehir, Mersin, 33120, Turkey (Türkiye)
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