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
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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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Sbu. Van Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGVan, Turkey (Türkiye)
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