Anxiety State study: Stress Balls
Official title Evaluation of an Anxiety Reduction Tool During Thyroid Biopsies
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06358612
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether using stress balls reduces anxiety for people having a thyroid biopsy.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are having a thyroid biopsy with local anesthetic.
- What's involved
- You will hold stress balls in each hand during the biopsy or not, and you will fill out a short questionnaire before and after the procedure.
- Time commitment
- The study takes place on the day of your biopsy with two brief questionnaires.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18
- people undergoing thyroid biopsies under local anesthetic that can provide consent to treatment and for the research study.
You likely can't join if
- Previous biopsy experience
- Greater than one (1) thyroid lesion requiring biopsy
- Known allergy or sensitivity to stress ball material or cleaning solutions.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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