Squeeze away stress: study tests stress balls and music for easier platelet donation

NCT ID NCT07300618

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether using a stress ball or listening to music during platelet donation can lower anxiety, stress, and pain in first-time donors. 102 donors were split into three groups: one squeezed a stress ball, one listened to instrumental music, and one received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, stress, and pain before and after the procedure to see if these simple distractions help.

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
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, low-cost methods could make platelet donation more comfortable for first-time donors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 102 participants. Results may not apply to all donors or settings, and the interventions may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University

Tekirdağ, Süleymanpaşa, 59100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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