Virtual reality, stress ball, and music for hernia surgery comfort
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality glasses, a stress ball, or music during your hernia surgery can help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. It might make your surgery experience more relaxing and less stressful.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are scheduled to have inguinal hernia surgery.
- You can speak Turkish and have no trouble communicating.
- You have no psychiatric illness or mental perception problems.
- You have no vision, hearing, or perception problems.
- You can physically squeeze a stress ball.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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