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NCT Number: NCT07540169

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Stomach Cancer Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Fatigue Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Stomach Diseases Stomach Neoplasms Vomiting

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Health Sciences, Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)

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About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

A device/tool called a stress ball

Device

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Anxiety

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    Anxiety will be measured during chemotherapy.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Nausea and fatigue

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    Nausea and fatigue will be measured during chemotherapy.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yuzuncu Yil University

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 20, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 7, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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