Squeeze away the fear: stress ball and music ease colonoscopy discomfort
NCT ID NCT07590869
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball and listening to relaxing music during a colonoscopy can reduce pain and anxiety. 100 adults undergoing the procedure without sedation were split into two groups: one used the stress ball and music, the other received standard care. The goal was to see if these simple, low-cost tools could make the experience more comfortable.
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 it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during colonoscopy, improving patient experience.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study without sedation, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Malatya Training and Research Hospital
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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