Using virtual glasses, stress ball, or music for hernia surgery comfort
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual glasses, a stress ball, or music can help reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort during inguinal hernia surgery. It may be a good option if you want to try non-drug ways to feel more relaxed during your procedure.
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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 problems with vision, hearing, or perception.
- You can squeeze a stress ball with your hand.
- You are not taking any anxiety medication.
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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