Stress Ball Use During Cataract Surgery: Effects on Pain, Fear and Satisfaction (NCT07452770) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Stress Ball Use During Cataract Surgery: Effects on Pain, Fear and Satisfaction
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of stress ball use during cataract surgery on patients' pain, fear, and satisfaction levels.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 18 years or older,
* Without hearing or cognitive impairments,
* Without any neurological conditions that would prevent squeezing a stress ball,
* Without any physical limitations in the hands or arms that would prevent squeezing a stress ball,
* Individuals undergoing cataract surgery for the first time will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Under 18 years of age,
* Change in anesthesia type during surgery (from topical anesthesia to general anesthesia)
* Patients scheduled for cataract surgery under general anesthesia,
* Patients with psychiatric disorders,
* Patients diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension,
* Patients who used any analgesic or anxiolytic prior to surgery will not be included 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
Patient Information Form
Timeframe: Time point 1: preoperatively (immediately before surgery)
2
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Time point 1: preoperatively (immediately before surgery) Time point 2: intraoperatively Time point 3: immediately postoperatively
3
Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ)
Timeframe: Time point 1: preoperatively (immediately before surgery) Time point 2: intraoperatively Time point 3: immediately postoperatively
4
Visual Comparison Scale for Satisfaction
Timeframe: Time point 1: intraoperatively Time point 2: immediately postoperatively