Shocking pain away: TENS device tested for prostate biopsy discomfort

NCT ID NCT07331246

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain during a prostate biopsy. 84 men were randomly assigned to receive TENS plus local anesthetic, a sham TENS device plus local anesthetic, or local anesthetic alone. Participants reported their pain levels at several points during the procedure. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make biopsies 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: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, TENS could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain during prostate biopsies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center exploratory study. The results may not apply to all patients, and TENS might not provide meaningful pain relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia prostate cancer tarsal coalition

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FUSION BIOPSY PAIN MANAGEMENT PROSTATE BIOPSY PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Urology, Medical University of Gdansk

Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-214, Poland

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