Port needle change: pain, anxiety, and satisfaction
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a stress ball during port needle changes can help reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. It aims to improve comfort and patient satisfaction.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are currently receiving cancer treatment in the oncology ward
- You have the ability to use your hands to squeeze a stress ball
- You are willing to take part in the study
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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