U.S., Feb. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07383935) titled 'Stress Ball Use During Chemotherapy in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients' on Jan. 19.
Brief Summary: This study will investigate whether using a stress ball during chemotherapy can reduce anxiety, fear, and changes in vital signs in patients with gastrointestinal system cancers.
Patients receiving chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers often experience anxiety and fear, which may affect their heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. A stress ball is a simple, low-cost, and safe method that may help patients relax during treatment.
In this randomized controlled study, 60 patients receiving chemotherapy will be assigned to either...