NCT07101172

The Effectiveness of Stress Ball in Managing Anxiety and Pain During Prostate Biopsy

A Simple Approach to Managing Anxiety and Pain During Prostate Biopsy: Effectiveness of Stress Ball Application

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 66 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Hitit University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of stress ball application in the management of anxiety and pain during prostate biopsy.

Detailed description

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of stress ball application in managing anxiety and pain during prostate biopsy. This experimental study was performed with experimental-control group (N=66) patients.Data will be collected using the "Personal Information Form", "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)", "State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S)" and "Patient Follow-up Form".

Conditions

• Anxiety
• Pain
• Prostate Biopsy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	stress ball	Patients will be provided with an explanation, and verbal and written consent will be obtained. A patient identification form will be completed 10 minutes before the procedure. Pain levels will be determined with a pre-test VAS, anxiety levels will be determined with a STAI-S, and vital signs will be measured and recorded. The patient will be undressed and helped into a surgical gown to protect their privacy. The patient will be placed in a left lateral position on a stretcher with both legs drawn up toward their abdomen. The environment will be quiet and free from external stimuli. During the biopsy procedure, the patient will be asked to squeeze and release the Stre ball once every five counts for 10 minutes. Because blood pressure may drop or dizziness may occur after the procedure, the patient will be taken to the recovery room and monitored for bleeding. Fifteen minutes after the procedure, the severity of pain and anxiety levels during the procedure will be determined, and vital

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-01
• Primary completion: 2026-08-01
• Completion: 2026-08-01
• First posted: 2025-08-03
• Last updated: 2025-09-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)