Squeeze away surgery stress: study tests stress balls and hand massage for eye operations

NCT ID NCT07522034

First seen Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a stress ball or getting a hand massage during eye surgery can lower anxiety, pain, and improve vital signs. About 174 adults having eye surgery while awake will be randomly placed into one of three groups: hand massage, stress ball, or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain, blood pressure, and heart rate to see which method works best.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    Erzincan, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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