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Stress ball squeeze eases pap smear pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT06679231

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether squeezing a stress ball during a gynecologic exam reduces pain and anxiety. 141 women aged 18-35 who had a Pap smear were randomly assigned to use a stress ball or not. The goal was to see if this simple technique could improve the patient experience and encourage more women to get regular exams.

What this could mean

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Active substance
stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost tool could help women feel less pain and anxiety during gynecologic exams, making them more likely to attend regular screenings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 141 participants. The stress ball may not work for everyone, and the effect might be modest. Results need confirmation in larger, more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

141 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-35, * Being literate, knowing and understanding Turkish, * Don't have a pap-smear test for the first time, Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of chronic pain in the pelvic region, * Presence of a condition in the wrists that prevents squeezing the stress ball, * Congenital malformation of the cervix, .Having a known diagnosis of a serious psychiatric illness.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder female reproductive organ cancer Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gynecologic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ağrı Training and Research Hospital

    Ağrı, Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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