Lying on your side or back? study finds best position for rectal exam
NCT ID NCT01727388
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This study looked at 320 men to see whether a digital rectal exam works better when the patient lies on their side or on their back. The goal was to find which position lets doctors feel the entire rectum and check the sphincter more fully. Results will help guide how this common exam is done in the future.
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Locations
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Amiens Universitary Hospital
Amiens, France
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Beauvais General Hospital
Beauvais, France
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