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Simple stress ball or hand massage could ease anxiety during eye surgery

NCT ID NCT07522034

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mehmet Gunay Uyar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a stress ball or receiving a hand massage during eye surgery can lower patients' anxiety, pain, and stress levels. 174 adults having eye surgery under local anesthesia will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: stress ball, hand massage, or standard care. Researchers will measure vital signs and self-reported anxiety and pain to see if these simple, drug-free methods help patients feel more comfortable.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and less pain during eye surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The interventions are very simple and may not produce a strong effect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 174 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older. * Undergoing eye surgery under topical or local anesthesia. * Being conscious, able to communicate, and having the cognitive capacity to answer questions. * Having no communication barriers (e.g., hearing, speech, or language problems). * Having no physical barriers or limitations that would prevent hand massage or stress ball application. * Volunteering to participate in the study. * Being able to read and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Transitioning to general anesthesia during the eye surgery. * Having a history of severe cardiovascular, neurological, or psychiatric diseases. * Experiencing any discomfort during the hand massage or stress ball application. * Cancellation of the surgery during the research process or the participant requesting to withdraw from the study.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Ophthalmologic surgical procedure Pain

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Locations

  • Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Mengucek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    Erzincan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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