Plain-English translation of NCT06358612 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research is testing a very simple idea: can holding a stress ball in your hands help reduce anxiety during a thyroid biopsy? Half of the 300 patients in this study will receive a stress ball to hold during their biopsy, while the other half will undergo the procedure without one. After the biopsy, patients will be asked about their anxiety levels to see if the stress ball made a difference.
Thyroid biopsies are done under local anesthesia, which means patients are awake during the procedure and may feel anxious. This treatment is a low-cost, simple way that might help patients feel calmer and more comfortable without needing extra sedation or medication.
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You will come to the hospital for your scheduled thyroid biopsy. When you arrive, you will be randomly assigned to either receive a stress ball to hold during the procedure or not receive one. Your biopsy will proceed as normal under local anesthetic, and afterward you will be asked to rate how anxious you felt during the procedure. The entire study participation takes place during your single biopsy appointment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.
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Central contact
Robert Abraham, MD, FRCPC
Nova Scotia Health Authority/Dalhousie University
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