Can acupuncture needles replace pain pills during prostate biopsy?
NCT ID NCT07069049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture to standard local anesthesia can lower pain and anxiety in men undergoing a prostate biopsy. 190 participants will receive either real or sham electroacupuncture during the procedure. The goal is to see if this ancient technique can make a common cancer test more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroacupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during prostate biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 190 participants, and the sham control may show similar effects. Results may not apply to all patients.
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