BURN study: buffering lidocaine may ease prostate biopsy pain
NCT ID NCT06661902
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested if using buffered lidocaine (a less acidic numbing medicine) reduces pain during prostate biopsy. 350 men scheduled for a biopsy rated their pain on a scale. The goal was to see if this simple change makes the procedure more comfortable.
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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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