Drill vs. needle: which bone marrow biopsy hurts less?
NCT ID NCT03078452
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether a battery-powered drill makes bone marrow biopsies less painful and easier for patients compared to the standard manual needle. 100 people with plasma cell disorders took part. The goal was to see if the drill could improve comfort and still get good-quality samples.
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Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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