Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Effect of Stress Ball Intervention on Psychophysiological Responses During Hernia Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Cukurova University
Conditions:
Hernia Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the stress ball applied during hernia surgery on the anxiety level, pain severity and vital signs of patients.
Detailed Description
Hernia surgery is a common procedure aimed at repairing hernias that develop in the abdominal and groin walls. Postoperative pain in repairs performed with synthetic mesh poses a significant problem, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be 18 years of age or older,
- Willing to undergo surgery for an umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, or femoral hernia,
- Have no hearing or perception problems,
- Have no physical disability that would prevent the use of a stress ball,
- Be undergoing hernia surgery for the first time.
Exclusion
- Having used analgesic or anxiolytic medication before surgery,
- Being switched to general anesthesia during surgery despite planning for local anesthesia,
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder,
- Being diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07150936
Start Date
August 15 2025
End Date
November 30 2025
Last Update
September 2 2025
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Afsin State Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, Afşin, Turkey (Türkiye), 46500