Simple probe press after prostate biopsy may cut bleeding and infection
NCT ID NCT07550985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether pressing the ultrasound probe against the prostate for a short time after a biopsy can reduce bleeding and infection. About 324 men having their first prostate biopsy will be randomly assigned to receive probe compression or not. The goal is to see if this simple step lowers the chance of blood in urine or stool, and related infections.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 324 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients aged ≥18 years * Scheduled to undergo transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy * Biopsy-naïve patients (first-time prostate biopsy) * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uncorrectable coagulopathy or bleeding disorder * Active urinary tract infection at the time of biopsy * Acute anorectal conditions (e.g., hemorrhoidal bleeding, anal fissure, proctitis) * Inability to discontinue or appropriately manage anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy * History of severe drug allergy or hypersensitivity to medications used in the study * Individuals unable to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment, medically incapacitated) or other vulnerable populations * Participation in another interventional study related to prostate disease that may interfere with the outcomes of this study * Severe comorbid conditions limiting study participation * Inability to comply with follow-up procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VHS medical center
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 05368, South Korea
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