Effect of Stress Ball on Perceived Stress, Pain and Satisfaction in Cancer Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cancer
• Interventions: Behavioral: stress ball

• Registration Number: NCT06522503
• Lead Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University

Brief Summary

The objective of this study was to ascertain the impact of stress ball utilisation on perceived stress, pain and satisfaction levels during port catheter intervention in cancer patients. In this study, which was conducted in a randomised controlled design, a control group of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy (n=37) was assigned to receive standard care during port catheter needle insertion. An intervention group (n=37) was also formed, comprising patients who received stress ball application in addition to standard care. The intervention group was provided with a stress ball in both hands five minutes prior to the insertion of the port catheter needle and instructed to squeeze the ball in their hands at regular intervals until the conclusion of the procedure. Prior to the application, the descriptive characteristics of both groups were ascertained, and their perceived stress levels were assessed. Subsequently, the pain and perceived stress levels of both groups were documented. Additionally, the satisfaction levels of the intervention group regarding the stress ball application were evaluated.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-26
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-29
• Study Completion: 2024-07-31
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-11
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 years and older
• Diagnosed with cancer
• Undergoing active chemotherapy
• Willing to participate in the research .

Exclusion Criteria

• Communication difficulties
• Complaints of peripheral neuropathy
• Refusal to participate in the research

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
intervention	stress ball	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
perceived stress level	baseline and end of the port catheterisation procedure (mean time 10 minutes)	Perceived Stress Scale: The Perceived Stress Scale, comprising a total of 14 items, has been developed to assess the degree to which an individual perceives specific circumstances in their life as stressful. The scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, with each item ranging from "Never (0)" to "Very often (4)". The total score obtained from the scale is indicative of the individual's stress level.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain level	End of the port catheterisation procedure (mean time 10 minutes)	The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): The Visual Analogue Scale is a frequently employed instrument for the assessment of pain intensity. It is a unidimensional scale with a length of 0-10 cm. The scale is anchored at 0 cm, which is defined as no pain, and 10 cm, which is defined as unbearable pain. As the score obtained from the scale increases, the pain intensity also increases.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ayşegül Çelik; 🇹🇷 Izmir, Menemen, Turkey