Power drill vs. hand needle: which bone marrow biopsy hurts less?
NCT ID NCT03078452
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested whether a battery-powered drill makes bone marrow biopsies less painful and more convenient than the traditional manual needle method. 100 people with plasma cell disorders took part. The goal was to see if the drill could improve the experience without affecting the quality of the biopsy sample.
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Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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