Power drill vs. hand needle: which bone marrow biopsy hurts less?

NCT ID NCT03078452

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a battery-powered drill for bone marrow biopsy causes less pain and provides better tissue samples than the traditional manual needle method. 100 adults with plasma cell disorders (like multiple myeloma) took part. The goal was to see if the drill makes the procedure more comfortable without sacrificing sample quality.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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