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Acupuncture may ease pain and nerves during prostate biopsy

NCT ID NCT06987071

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether acupuncture can reduce pain and anxiety in men undergoing a prostate biopsy. 72 men were randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or a sham (fake) version before the procedure, in addition to standard numbing medicine. The main goal was to measure pain levels, and the study also tracked anxiety, need for extra painkillers, and patient satisfaction.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Indicated for transperineal prostate biopsy (e.g., elevated PSA, abnormal digital rectal exam). * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy or contraindication to acupuncture (e.g., bleeding disorder, needle phobia). * Requirement for sedation or general anesthesia. * Previous experience with acupuncture treatment. * Severe psychiatric disorders or diagnosed anxiety disorder.

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Conditions

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agnosia prostate cancer

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Acupuncture analgesia Pain management Prostate biopsy Prostate cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Başakşehir Çam ve sakura City Hospita

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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