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Effect of a Nature-View Curtain on Pain, Anxiety, and Fear During Thyroid Biopsy
Sponsor: Dicle University
Summary
Thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) may cause procedure-related pain, anxiety, and fear. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether visual distraction with a nature-view curtain could reduce these outcomes. A total of 100 adults undergoing ultrasound-guided thyroid FNAB were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to a nature-view curtain group or a standard-care control group. Participants in the intervention group were instructed to focus on a ceiling-mounted nature-view curtain throughout the biopsy, whereas participants in the control group underwent routine biopsy without this visual distraction. Pain intensity was the primary outcome; anxiety and fear of pain were secondary outcomes. Outcomes were assessed approximately 15 minutes before and approximately 15 minutes after the procedure.
Official title: Effect of a Nature-View Curtain Used as a Distraction Method on Pain, Anxiety, and Fear During Ultrasound-Guided Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nature-View Curtain Visual Distraction
Visual distraction was provided by instructing participants to focus on a ceiling-mounted curtain displaying a nature scene throughout the ultrasound-guided thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy procedure.
Locations (1)
Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)