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Effect of Stress Ball Use on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs During Ultrasound-Guided Tru-cut Biopsy

Sponsor: Istanbul University

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of stress ball application on pain, anxiety, and vital signs in adult patients undergoing ultrasound-guided tru-cut biopsy procedures. Tru-cut biopsy is a commonly performed invasive diagnostic procedure that may cause procedural pain and anxiety despite standard local anesthesia. Nonpharmacological interventions such as distraction techniques may improve patient comfort during the procedure. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a stress ball application during the biopsy procedure or a control group receiving standard care alone. Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), anxiety levels are evaluated using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI Form TX-I), and vital signs are recorded before and after the procedure. The study is conducted at a single tertiary care training and research hospital and includes 79 adult participants. The primary objective of the study is to determine whether stress ball use reduces procedural pain and anxiety during Tru-Cut biopsy procedures. Secondary outcomes include changes in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and procedure duration.

Official title: The Effect of Stress Ball Application on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs During Ultrasound-Guided Tru-Cut Biopsy Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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