New powered tool may make bone marrow aspiration quicker and less painful

NCT ID NCT02299102

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a powered bone marrow aspiration device against the standard manual method in 15 healthy adults. Each volunteer received both procedures on opposite hips to compare pain, time to get the sample, and sample quality. The goal is to see if the powered device offers a better experience for patients who need bone marrow biopsies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical Therapy and Research LLC.

    San Antonio, Texas, 78217, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Powered ported bone marrow aspiration device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a less painful and faster bone marrow aspiration procedure for patients needing diagnostic samples.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not translate to real-world clinical settings or show significant benefits.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.