Using a stress ball to reduce pain and anxiety during diabetic foot ulcer treatment
In Patıents Wıth Dıabetıc Foot Ulcer, Effect On Paın And Anxıety Of Stress Ball Use Durıng Sharp Debrıdement
This study tests if using a stress ball can help people feel less pain and anxiety during treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 76 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Harran University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Şanlıurfa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06316115 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of using a stress ball on pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing sharp debridement for diabetic foot ulcers. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will use a stress ball before the procedure, while the control group will not. Pain and anxiety will be assessed by an independent nurse before and after the debridement. The study aims to determine if the stress ball can effectively alleviate discomfort during this invasive treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers and are experiencing pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience pain or have received interventions to reduce pain prior to the procedure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a simple, non-invasive method to reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing sharp debridement.
How similar studies have performed: While no studies specifically on stress balls during sharp debridement have been conducted, similar interventions have shown promise in reducing pain and anxiety in other invasive procedures.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years or older, * Being an inpatient in the endocrinology clinic, * Volunteer, * No communication problems (No hearing, understanding and speaking problems), * Being a patient diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcer, * The physician decided to apply sharp debridement, * Having pain according to the Visual Comparison Scale before the sharp debridement procedure, * Not having a health problem with the hand that would prevent him from using the ball Exclusion Criteria: * No pain according to the Visual Comparison Scale, * Before performing sharp debridement, an intervention decision was taken to reduce pain (local anesthesia). * administered, nerve blockade, opioid analgesics, etc.) excluded.
Where this trial is running
Şanlıurfa
- Harran Universitesi — Şanlıurfa, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatma ASLAN — Harran Universty
- Study coordinator: Fatma ASLAN
- Email: fatmaaslan62@gmail.com
- Phone: +905427760715
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.