Squeeze away the stress: simple tools may calm heart patients during procedure

NCT ID NCT07665580

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Manisa Celal Bayar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY (CAG) NURSING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Manisa City Hospital

Manisa, Yunusemre, 45010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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