Simple stress ball or hand massage could ease anxiety during eye surgery

NCT ID NCT07522034

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Mehmet Gunay Uyar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a stress ball or receiving a hand massage during eye surgery can lower patients' anxiety, pain, and stress levels. 174 adults having eye surgery under local anesthesia will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: stress ball, hand massage, or standard care. Researchers will measure vital signs and self-reported anxiety and pain to see if these simple, drug-free methods help patients feel more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and less pain during eye surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The interventions are very simple and may not produce a strong effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY OPHTHALMOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

Erzincan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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