Stress ball for pain relief during diabetic foot wound cleaning
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during wound cleaning (debridement) can help reduce pain and distress for people with diabetic foot ulcers. If you're having this procedure for the first time and have mild pain or more, this simple technique may offer comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can read and write Turkish.
- This is your first surgical wound cleaning (debridement) for a diabetic foot ulcer.
- You are staying in the hospital for treatment.
- You have at least mild pain (score of 1 or higher) before the procedure.
- You do not have a diagnosed mental health condition, chronic pain, or problems with vision, hearing, communication, or your hand that would prevent squeezing 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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