Acupuncture for Analgesia in Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing pain and improving patient experience during transperineal prostate biopsy. Participants will be randomized to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture prior to the biopsy, in addition to standard local anesthesia. The primary outcome is pain, measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while secondary outcomes include anxiety, additional analgesic use, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Indicated for transperineal prostate biopsy (e.g., elevated PSA, abnormal digital rectal exam).

• Willing and able to provide written informed consent.

Locations
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Turkey
İstanbul Başakşehir Çam ve sakura City Hospita
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Ali İhsan Memmi
alimemmi@gmail.com
90 05379220997
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 110
Treatments
Active_comparator: Acupuncture
Participants receive acupuncture at specific points (LI4, PC6, ST36, SP6) for 20 minutes with manual stimulation, 30 minutes before the biopsy, alongside standard local anesthesia.
Sham_comparator: Sham Acupuncture
Participants receive superficial needle insertion at non-acupuncture points without stimulation, 30 minutes before the biopsy, alongside standard local anesthesia.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Medipol University

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