Status:
COMPLETED
Self Hypnotic Relaxation As An Adjunct To Local Anesthesia During Large Core Breast Biopsy
Lead Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
United States Department of Defense
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Percutaneous large core image-guided breast biopsy is a well established tool in diagnosing breast cancer, but the associated anxiety and pain can tax the coping mechanism of even well functioning ind...
Detailed Description
Large core image-guided breast biopsy is a well established tool for diagnosing breast cancer. Using ultrasound or X-ray guidance, a large hollow needle is inserted through the skin into the breast an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients presenting for large core breast biopsy in the Radiology Department at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston.
Exclusion
- Patients are excluded if :
- They are unable to give informed consent, or pass screening for impaired mental function or psychosis.
- They are unable to hear or understand English.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
240 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00122369
Start Date
March 1 2002
End Date
March 1 2004
Last Update
February 28 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215