Stress balls and music ease donor jitters, study finds

NCT ID NCT07300618

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a stress ball or listening to music during platelet donation can lower anxiety, stress, and pain. 102 first-time donors were split into three groups: one squeezed a stress ball, one listened to instrumental music, and one received standard care. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free methods help donors feel more comfortable during the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University

    Tekirdağ, Süleymanpaşa, 59100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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