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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Locations
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Amiens Universitary Hospital
Amiens, France
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Beauvais General Hospital
Beauvais, France
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