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