The Effect of Stress Ball on Nausea, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Patients With Stomach Cancer
The Effect of Stress Balls on Nausea, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Patients With Stomach Cancer
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interventional
52
1 country
2
Brief Summary
In this study, we will observe the effects of the Stress Ball.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Oct 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 15, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 14, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 20, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 24, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 24, 2026
April 20, 2026
April 1, 2026
7 months
March 14, 2026
April 16, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Anxiety
Anxiety will be measured during chemotherapy.
up to 6 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Nausea and fatigue
up to 6 months
Study Arms (2)
Experimental Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants who were given a stress ball
Control Group
NO INTERVENTIONOnly the group being observed.
Interventions
We are investigating what effects stress balls have on the aforementioned areas/personal experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Between the ages of 18-80
- Those who agree to participate in the study
- Those without motor skill loss
- Patients diagnosed with stomach cancer
- Patients with hand-arm orientation skills
You may not qualify if:
- Patients with loss of motor skills
- Patients who wish to withdraw from the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
Institute of Health Sciences
Van, Tuşba, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences
Van, Tuşba, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Yavuz Uren
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Masking Details
- The patients do not know whether they are in the experimental group or the control group.
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Asst. Prof.
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 14, 2026
First Posted
April 20, 2026
Study Start
October 15, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
May 24, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 24, 2026
Last Updated
April 20, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share