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Evaluation of an Anxiety Reduction Tool During Thyroid Biopsies

Anxiety State

Patients undergoing thyroid biopsy under local anesthetic will be asked to fill out a questionnaire that evaluates their anxiety level before and after their procedure. Patients will be randomly assigned to either use an anxiety reducing tool (stress balls in each hand) to take their mind off the procedure or will not receive an anxiety reducing tool.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 18
2. Subjects undergoing thyroid biopsies under local anesthetic that can provide consent to treatment and for the research study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous biopsy experience
2. Greater than one (1) thyroid lesion requiring biopsy
3. Known allergy or sensitivity to stress ball material or cleaning solutions.

Study Location

Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Cassidy Singh

Backup Contact

Robert Abraham

Study Sponsored By
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06358612