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Power drill vs. needle: which makes bone marrow biopsy less painful?

NCT ID NCT03078452

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a battery-powered drill could make bone marrow biopsies less painful and produce better samples than the traditional manual needle. 100 patients with plasma cell disorders took part. Researchers measured pain levels and the quality of the biopsy sample.

What this could mean

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Active substance
battery-powered drill
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make bone marrow biopsies less painful and more efficient for patients with plasma cell disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two devices, not a new treatment. The drill may not reduce pain or improve sample quality enough to change practice.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2017

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with existing plasma cell disorders and no history of psychiatric disorders who can receive conscious sedation are eligible to participate in the trial Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women are excluded from participating in this study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plasma cell myeloma plasma cell neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Plasma cell myeloma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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