Stress Ball Use During Chemotherapy in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Gastrointestinal System Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Artvin Coruh University · Other
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About This Trial
This study will investigate whether using a stress ball during chemotherapy can reduce anxiety, fear, and changes in vital signs in patients with gastrointestinal system cancers.
Patients receiving chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers often experience anxiety and fear, which may affect their heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. A stress ball is a simple, low-cost, and safe method that …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being aged 18 years or older
* Having a diagnosis of gastrointestinal system cancer and receiving chemotherapy
* Having no communication problems
* Having no physical disability that would prevent squeezing a stress ball
* Willingness to participate in the study
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