The Effect of Stress Ball Utilisation on Treatment Duration, Dyspnea Severity and Anxiety Level i… (NCT06297356) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Stress Ball Utilisation on Treatment Duration, Dyspnea Severity and Anxiety Level in Nebuliser Therapy
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2023-10-01
Plain-language summary
Nebul Therapy is very effective in quickly improving the symptoms of respiratory system diseases. While applying this treatment, patients are expected to complete a sufficient period of time. However, this waiting and the symptoms of the disease may cause anxiety in the patient.
The aim of the study was to enable patients to spend their nebul period actively by using a stress ball. Thus, it was thought that it would make a positive contribution to dyspnea severity and anxiety levels.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does using a stress ball contribute positively to nebulizer usage time? Is the use of a stress ball effective in reducing the severity of dyspnea? Is using a stress ball effective in reducing anxiety levels?
For this purpose, participants will be asked to tighten and loosen the stress ball with one hand during the nebuliser therapy.
They will be expected to continue this with at least two nebuliser therapy per day. A control group will be used to determine the effectiveness of the stress ball. This group will not use a stress ball while receiving nebulizer treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Hospitalized for at least three days
* Having nebulizer treatment at least twice a day
* Medicines that have the same effect as prescribed (bronchodilators)
* Patients who are required to have at least 4 ml of medication in the reservoir
* Patients who have previous experience of using a nebulizer at home
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who have severe exacerbation attacks
* People with speech problems
* People who experience severe dyspnea due to heart disease
* Those with high anxiety levels for any reason (death of a relative, etc.)
* Those with muscle or nerve problems in their hands
* Those who did not consent to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
dyspnea severity
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 months.
2
anxiety levels
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 months.
3
treatment duration
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 months.