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A curtain with a nature scene may take the edge off thyroid biopsy

NCT ID NCT06792942

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dicle University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether looking at a ceiling-mounted curtain with a nature scene during a thyroid biopsy can lower pain, anxiety, and fear. About 100 adults scheduled for an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy will be randomly assigned to either watch the curtain during the procedure or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain intensity, anxiety, and fear of pain before and after the biopsy to see if this simple distraction helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A ceiling-mounted curtain showing a nature scene, used as a visual distraction during the biopsy procedure
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, drug-free distraction could become a low-cost way to make thyroid biopsies more comfortable for patients.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and the benefit may be modest or limited to certain people. The curtain's effect depends on how well it holds attention during a short, stressful procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Suspicion of a mass in the thyroid * No vision problems Exclusion Criteria: * Mental health problems

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder disease Pain, Procedural Thyroid Nodule

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Thyroid nodule (diagnosis)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adana City Training and Research Hospital

    Adana, 01230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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