Multisensory Methods and Patient Comfort in Thyroid Biopsy

NCT07266987 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: muş alpa
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This quasi-experimental study aims to determine the effect of watching an therapeutic video on patients' pain, anxiety, and comfort levels during thyroid biopsy procedures. The study will be conducted in the interventional radiology unit of Muş State Hospital between July 30, 2025, and August 28, 2026. A total of 68 patients (34 experimental and 34 control) will be included. Data will be collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-Pain), State Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scale for Comfort (VAS-Comfort). The intervention group will watch a relaxing video immediately before and during the biopsy procedure, while the control group will receive standard care. Pre- and post-test measurements will be compared to evaluate changes in pain, anxiety, and comfort levels

Conditions

Pain

Keywords

pain; patient; nursing care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The patient's pain level

  Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-Pain): Developed by Freyd (1983) to measure pain intensity on a 10-cm scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain).

  5 month

Study Arms (2)

experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: MULTİSENSORY Video

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

MULTİSENSORY Video OTHER

The multisensory video is a short therapeutic and relaxing video designed to stimulate multiple senses-sight and hearing-simultaneously. It includes calming nature scenes, soft background music, and soothing narration to create a relaxing environment. The purpose of the multisensory video is to reduce anxiety, distract attention from the invasive procedure, and enhance patient comfort during the thyroid biopsy.

experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Literate individuals who can read and write Aged 18 years and older Scheduled to undergo thyroid (goiter) biopsy in the interventional radiology unit Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent No diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive impairment that may affect participation

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may affect response reliability (e.g., bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia) Previous history of thyroid biopsy Visual or hearing impairments that prevent viewing or understanding the intervention video Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muş Alparslan University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Muş State Hospital

Muş, Center, 49100, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Mesut YILMAZ, Dr.

CONTACT

530 220 8685; mesut.yilmaz@alparslan.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The data analyst was blinded to group allocation during the statistical analysis to prevent potential bias. Participant data were coded numerically, and the analyst did not have access to information identifying which participants belonged to the intervention or control group until the analysis was completed.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: In the intervention group, patients will watch a short therapeutic and relaxing video immediately before and during the thyroid biopsy procedure. The video will be projected onto the wall in the interventional radiology room. The aim is to help patients relax, reduce anxiety, and improve comfort during the procedure. The control group will receive standard care without video intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 24, 2025
• First Posted: December 5, 2025
• Study Start: July 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2025
• Study Completion: April 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP
• Time Frame: 1 years
• Access Criteria: All information will be shared once it is provided.

Locations

TU (1)