Doctors test which position makes a rectal exam more effective

NCT ID NCT01727388

Summary

This study aimed to find out if lying on one's side or lying on one's back is better for a digital rectal exam. Doctors performed the exam on 320 men with various colon or rectal conditions to see which position allowed for a more complete check. The goal was to improve the accuracy of this common diagnostic procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amiens Universitary Hospital

    Amiens, France

  • Beauvais General Hospital

    Beauvais, France

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