Breast core-needle biopsy: clinical trial of relaxation technique versus medication versus no intervention for anxiety reduction.

Purpose: To evaluate effectiveness of oral anxiolytic medication versus relaxation technique for anxiety reduction in women undergoing breast core-needle biopsy (CNB).

Materials And Methods: The institutional review board reviewed and approved the study. Informed consent was obtained from 143 consecutive women scheduled for breast CNB.

Imaging-Guided Core Needle Biopsy of the Breast: Study of Psychological Outcomes.

The objective of this study was to evaluate and document pain and psychological distress related to imaging-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) of the breast. This prospective study of 52 consecutive patients undergoing CNB of the breast assessed anxiety, pain, acute stress disorder, and activities of daily living both preprocedure and at 24 hours, 5 days, and 30 days postprocedure. Survey instruments included the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), a visual analog pain scale, the SF-36 Physical Functioning Scale, and DSM IV criteria for acute stress disorder.