Could squeezing a ball make port needle changes less painful?

NCT ID NCT07679295

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether using a stress ball during port catheter needle changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction in cancer patients. Fifty adult oncology patients will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make this common procedure 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 it works, this simple, low-cost technique could help cancer patients feel less pain and anxiety during port needle changes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The stress ball may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Pain Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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VASCULAR ACCESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Education and Research Hospital

Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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