NCT07676422 The Effect of a Stress Ball During Oral Care Procedures
| NCT ID | NCT07676422 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Yuzuncu Yil University |
| Condition | Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 52 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-25 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 52 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-25.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of using stress balls during oral care procedures performed on conscious patients in the intensive care unit on patients' pain, anxiety, and stress levels.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Being conscious and able to communicate, * Having an indication for oral care application, * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Being under heavy sedation, * Those with limited upper extremity movement, * Those with severe neurological disorders, * Having any problem with squeezing a ball in their hand (wound, fracture, weakness) Termination Criteria: * Those who wish to withdraw from the study, * Those who change institutions/city, * The study will be terminated in the event of the patient's death.
Contact & Investigator
Cansu Koyunoğlu, Asst. Prof
STUDY CHAIR
Erzurum Technical University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07676422 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07676422 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07676422 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yavuzuren@yyu.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07676422 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Van, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07676422 clinical trial?
NCT07676422 is sponsored by Yuzuncu Yil University. The principal investigator is Cansu Koyunoğlu, Asst. Prof at Erzurum Technical University. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants.