Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People who are scheduled to have a thyroid biopsy performed under local anaesthetic (a numbing injection rather than full sedation) and who are able to give their consent to both the treatment and the research study
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have previously had a biopsy of any kind
- People who have more than one thyroid lesion (abnormal area) that needs to be biopsied
- People who have a known allergy or sensitivity to stress ball materials or cleaning solutions
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Robert J Abraham, MD, FRCPC, Nova Scotia Health Authority/Dalhousie University
Phone: 902-473-2368
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in anxiety level of greater than 15% based on Visual Analog Score (VAS)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.