Stress ball for anxiety before kidney stone surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball before your kidney stone surgery can help lower your anxiety and fear, and keep your heart rate and blood pressure more stable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a type of kidney stone surgery called Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions.
- You speak and understand Turkish.
- You do not have a current psychiatric diagnosis and are not taking certain medications for mental health or muscle relaxation.
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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