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Video education may ease prostate biopsy fears

NCT ID NCT07156747

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether showing patients a dynamic video before a prostate biopsy could lower their pain and anxiety compared to just verbal instructions or static images. 223 men aged 50-80 with elevated PSA levels participated. Pain was measured with a Visual Analog Scale and anxiety with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory before and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to better patient education methods that reduce fear and discomfort during prostate biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing different information formats, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

223 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 80 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men between 50 and 80 years of age * Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and/or suspicious digital rectal examination (DRE) findings * Literacy and comprehension Exclusion Criteria: * A history of previous prostate biopsy * Cognitive or psychiatric disorders * Using anxiolytic medications * After being informed, declining to participate in the study

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder prostate cancer

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Anxiety Prostate biopsy Prostate cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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