Squeeze away the stress: simple tools may calm heart patients during procedure
NCT ID NCT07665580
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether squeezing a stress ball or listening to music during coronary angiography (a heart imaging procedure) can lower pain and anxiety. 180 patients were randomly assigned to use a stress ball, listen to music, or receive standard care. Researchers measured anxiety levels and pain scores to see if these simple, non-drug interventions made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
stress ball and music therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to help patients feel more comfortable during heart procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. The results may not apply to all patients or procedures, and the effect might be modest.
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Locations
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Manisa City Hospital
Manisa, Yunusemre, 45010, Turkey (Türkiye)