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Stress Ball Use During Chemotherapy in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
Led by Artvin Coruh University · Updated on 2026-02-11
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will investigate whether using a stress ball during chemotherapy can reduce anxiety, fear, and changes in vital signs in patients with gastrointestinal system cancers. Patients receiving chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers often experience anxiety and fear, which may affect their heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. A stress ball is a simple, low-cost, and safe method that may help patients relax during treatment. In this randomized controlled study, 60 patients receiving chemotherapy will be assigned to either a stress ball group or a routine care group. Patients in the stress ball group will squeeze a stress ball for 15 minutes during their chemotherapy session. Anxiety, fear levels, and vital signs will be measured before and after chemotherapy in both groups. The results of this study may help determine whether stress ball use is an effective non-drug method to improve emotional well-being and physiological stability in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stress Ball Use During Chemotherapy in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a diagnosis of gastrointestinal system cancer and be receiving chemotherapy
- Have no communication problems
- Have no physical disability that would prevent squeezing a stress ball
- Be willing to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- None specified
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Artvin State Hospital
Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
E
Efe Hasdemir Efe Hasdemir, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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