NCT07540169

Brief Summary

In this study, we will observe the effects of the Stress Ball.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
52

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
0mo left

Started Oct 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress93%
Oct 2025May 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 15, 2025

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 14, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 20, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 24, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 24, 2026

Last Updated

April 20, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

March 14, 2026

Last Update Submit

April 16, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Stress Ball

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

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants who were given a stress ball

Device: A device/tool called a stress ball

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Only the group being observed.

Interventions

We are investigating what effects stress balls have on the aforementioned areas/personal experiences.

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

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)

RECRUITING

Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences

Van, Tuşba, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stomach NeoplasmsVomitingFatigue

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesStomach DiseasesSigns and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Yavuz Uren

    Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences

    STUDY DIRECTOR

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
Model Details: The study consisted of experimental and control groups, both sexes, of patients diagnosed with gastric cancer.
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

Locations