Stress ball to ease anxiety during heart test
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during a coronary angiography (a heart test) can help reduce anxiety and fear and make you more comfortable during the procedure. If you are scheduled for this test and are feeling nervous, this may be a way to help you feel calmer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a coronary angiography (a heart test using X-rays) as an elective (planned) procedure, not emergency.
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions.
- You can speak and understand Turkish.
- You do not have any vision, hearing, or speech problems that would affect communication.
- You are able to use your hands and arms normally (no injury or disability that would prevent squeezing a stress ball).
- You do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or a history of psychiatric treatment for anxiety.
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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