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Study identifier: NCT07108192 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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The Effect of Hand Holding and Stress Ball Intervention on Pain and Anxiety

Condition: Cataract Surgery  ·  Sponsor: Sakarya University

PhaseNA
Planned participants108
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Cataract surgery is currently primarily performed with topical anesthesia. Although topical anesthesia provides many benefits for patients, they may experience pain, anxiety and discomfort during surgery. It has been reported that increased pain and anxiety during surgery may decrease patient cooperation and satisfaction, making surgery more difficult. In this context, in addition to medical interventions, non-pharmacologic methods are recommended to manage pain and anxiety during surgery. Non-pharmacological methods are reported to be simple, effective and cost-effective. In this context, studies have shown that stress ball application and hand holding are effective strategies for the control of pain and anxiety in patients. According to this information, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of stress ball application and hand holding method used during cataract surgery on patients' pain and anxiety. Another aim of the study was to determine the effects of stress ball application and hand holding method on patients' satisfaction levels and vital signs.

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Aysel GÜL  ·  +90 539 567 66 71  ·  ayselgul@sakarya.edu.tr

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Locations (1)

Yenikent State HospitalSakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)Recruiting

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