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Thyroid Fine Needle Biopsy and Impact on Pain and Diagnostic Adequacy
Sponsor: Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This randomized study compares patient pain and comfort during ultrasound-guided thyroid fine needle biopsy using 21-gauge versus 27-gauge needles. Patients with thyroid nodules were randomly assigned to one of two needle sizes. Pain intensity was measured immediately after the procedure using a 0-100 Visual Analog Scale. The study was conducted at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between January 2024 and March 2024. The aim is to determine which needle size causes less pain and better patient comfort during the biopsy procedure.
Official title: The Effect of Using Different Needle Sizes on Patient Comfort and Pain During the Sonographically Guided Fine Needle Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 88 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
159
Start Date
2024-01-19
Completion Date
2024-03-31
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Thyroid fine needle biopsy with 21-gauge needle
4\. Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy performed using a 21-gauge needle for thyroid nodule cytology
Thyroid fine needle biopsy with 27-gauge needle
Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy performed using a 27-gauge needle for thyroid nodule cytology
Locations (1)
İzmir Atatürk Training and Education Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)