Which prostate biopsy method is safer and better at finding cancer?
NCT ID NCT04081636
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two common methods for taking a prostate biopsy: one through the rectal wall and one through the skin between the scrotum and anus. 840 men who needed a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see which approach causes fewer infections and detects more significant cancers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, doctors may know which biopsy method is safer and more accurate for diagnosing prostate cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study comparing two standard procedures, not a new treatment. Results may not change practice if neither method is clearly superior.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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