Stress ball for pain and anxiety during breast biopsy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a small ball (stress ball) during a breast biopsy can help reduce pain, anxiety, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure. If you are having your first breast biopsy, you may be able to participate and help learn if this simple technique improves comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are female and at least 18 years old.
- You are scheduled for a Tru-Cut breast biopsy (a needle test to take a small sample of breast tissue).
- This is the first time you are having a breast biopsy.
- You can speak Turkish.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have chronic pain and have not taken painkillers on the day of the procedure.
- You can use both hands to grip a small 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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