Stress ball to reduce anxiety during heart angiogram
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during a coronary angiogram (a procedure to look at your heart's blood vessels) can help reduce anxiety, fear, and improve your comfort. It is for people who are awake and alert during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned coronary angiogram (not an emergency one).
- You can use your hand and arm to squeeze a stress ball.
- You do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or a history of treatment for anxiety.
- You speak Turkish and can understand and answer questions.
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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