Could a simple squeeze reduce ICU Patients' pain and stress?
NCT ID NCT07676422
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during oral care procedures helps lower pain, anxiety, and stress in conscious intensive care patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost tool can make routine mouth care more comfortable.
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 effective, using a stress ball could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease discomfort during oral care in intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 52 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sbu. Van Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGVan, Turkey (Türkiye)
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