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Efficacy Of Acupuncture in Pain and Anxiety During Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Medipol University
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.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2026-08-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Acupuncture
Insertion of sterile, single-use needles at specific acupuncture points (LI4, PC6, ST36, SP6) for 20 minutes with manual stimulation, administered 30 minutes before the biopsy by a licensed acupuncturist.
sham acupuncture
Superficial needle insertion at non-acupuncture points without stimulation, administered 30 minutes before the biopsy, mimicking the acupuncture procedure without therapeutic intent.
Locations (1)
İstanbul Başakşehir Çam ve sakura City Hospita
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)