The use of local anaesthetic (Lignocaine) in fine needle biopsy of thyroid nodules

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Respiratory: Pain; Respiratory; Pain

• Registration Number: ISRCTN48936612
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-09-12
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

All patients attending for fine needle aspiration of the thyroid gland to the Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust will be asked to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have had a previous fine needle aspiration biopsy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified