Squeeze away surgery jitters: simple ball cuts Pre-Op fear

NCT ID NCT06345768

Summary

This study tested if giving patients a stress ball to squeeze before gallbladder surgery could help reduce their fear and anxiety. Researchers compared 90 patients who used a stress ball before their procedure to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could make patients feel more comfortable and in control before their operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsun Üniversitesi Klinik Araştırma Etik Kurulu

    Samsun, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

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