Lying on your side or back? study tests the best position for a rectal exam.
NCT ID NCT01727388
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looked at 320 men to find out if a digital rectal exam works better when the patient lies on their side or on their back. The goal was to see which position lets the doctor check the full rectum more easily. The results help doctors choose the best way to perform this common exam.
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Locations
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Amiens Universitary Hospital
Amiens, France
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Beauvais General Hospital
Beauvais, France
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