The Effect of Stress Ball on Nausea, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Patients With Stomach Cancer

Yuzuncu Yil University52 enrolled

Overview

In this study, we will observe the effects of the Stress Ball.

In this study and its process, we are investigating the effects of a stress ball on anxiety, nausea, and fatigue in patients undergoing chemotherapy and diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Stomach Cancer Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting Fatigue

Interventions

A device/tool called a stress ballDEVICE

We are investigating what effects stress balls have on the aforementioned areas/personal experiences.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-80 * Those who agree to participate in the study * Those without motor skill loss * Patients diagnosed with stomach cancer * Patients with hand-arm orientation skills Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with loss of motor skills * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study

Locations (2)

Institute of Health Sciences

Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)

Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Institute of Health Sciences

Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Anxiety

Anxiety will be measured during chemotherapy.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Nausea and fatigue

Nausea and fatigue will be measured during chemotherapy.

Time frame: up to 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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