Efficacy Of Acupuncture in Pain and Anxiety During Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective, … (NCT06987071) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy Of Acupuncture in Pain and Anxiety During Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2025-07-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing pain and improving patient experience during transperineal prostate biopsy. Participants will be randomized to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture prior to the biopsy, in addition to standard local anesthesia. The primary outcome is pain, measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while secondary outcomes include anxiety, additional analgesic use, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Indicated for transperineal prostate biopsy (e.g., elevated PSA, abnormal digital rectal exam).
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy or contraindication to acupuncture (e.g., bleeding disorder, needle phobia).
* Requirement for sedation or general anesthesia.
* Previous experience with acupuncture treatment.
* Severe psychiatric disorders or diagnosed anxiety disorder.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.