Stress balls may ease pain and improve sleep in critically ill patients
NCT ID NCT07207837
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and stabilize vital signs in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Sixty adult patients who were awake and able to communicate were randomly assigned to use a stress ball or receive standard care. The stress ball is a simple, inexpensive, non-drug tool that may help relax muscles and lower stress hormones.
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Active substance
stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost, side-effect-free way to help ICU patients feel less pain and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 60 patients. The results may not apply to all ICU patients, and the effect might be small or hard to measure.
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Giresun University Health Sciences Faculty
Giresun, 28340, Turkey (Türkiye)