U.S., Dec. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07292337) titled 'AcuTENS for Pain Relief During TRUS-Guided Prostate Biopsy' on Dec. 05.
Brief Summary: This study evaluates whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied at specific acupuncture points (AcuTENS) can reduce pain and anxiety during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy for participants suspected of prostate cancer. Many patients experience significant discomfort despite the use of periprostatic nerve block (PPNB).
The aim of this study is to determine whether AcuTENS provides additional pain relief or anxiety reduction beyond standard analgesia. The findings may help identify a simple, low-risk adjunct that can ...