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Stress ball may ease anxiety and pain during C-Section, study finds

NCT ID NCT07073482

Symptom relief Sponsor: Samsun University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a stress ball during an elective cesarean section can reduce anxiety and pain and help with breastfeeding. 109 pregnant women participated. Half used a stress ball for 15 minutes during surgery, while the other half did not. Researchers measured anxiety and pain levels before, during, and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help mothers feel calmer and less pain during and after a C-section.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be biased. The effect may be small or not apply to all women.

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Study facts

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Participants

109 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pregnant women who underwent cesarean section

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA 2 pregnant women Exclusion Criteria: * Those with known psychiatric or mental disorders, those using sedative medications, those under the age of 18 or over the age of 45, and those who do not want to be included in the study

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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Anxiety Breast milk Caesarean section

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital

    Samsun, Ilkadım, 55000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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