Comparing pain from two prostate biopsy methods
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares pain levels between two standard ways of taking a prostate biopsy sample: through the rectum (transrectal) or through the skin between the scrotum and anus (transperineal). If you're about to have your first prostate biopsy, joining could help doctors understand which method is less painful.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older
- You have a clinical reason for a prostate biopsy, such as an elevated PSA test, an abnormal digital rectal exam, or a suspicious MRI finding
- You are having your first prostate biopsy (you've never had one before)
- You can understand and complete a simple pain rating scale (the Visual Analog Scale)
- You don't have certain medical conditions like active infections, bleeding problems, or allergies to local anesthetics
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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