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Thyroid Fine Needle Biopsy and Impact on Pain and Diagnostic Adequacy

NCT07683039 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 159

Last updated 2026-07-30

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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.

Conditions

  • Thyroid Nodular Disease

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Thyroid fine needle biopsy with 21-gauge needle

4\. Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy performed using a 21-gauge needle for thyroid nodule cytology

PROCEDURE

Thyroid fine needle biopsy with 27-gauge needle

Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy performed using a 27-gauge needle for thyroid nodule cytology

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
88 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-19
Primary Completion
2024-03-30
Completion
2024-03-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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