Status:
COMPLETED
Prostate Biopsy, Transrectal vs. Transperineal: Efficacy and Complications
Lead Sponsor:
Albany Medical College
Conditions:
Prostate Cancer
PSA
Eligibility:
MALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the difference between 2 prostate biopsy methods, transrectal (through the rectal wall) and transperineal (through the skin) needle biopsy. Men who are in need of prostate biopsy...
Detailed Description
There are two ways to take biopsy (tissue) samples from the prostate. The more commonly used method is trans-rectal needle biopsy of the prostate (TR-Bx) with a needle inserted through a probe in the ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients who are scheduled to undergo prostate biopsy for suspected prostate cancer as part of their regular medical care
- Either with or without an MRI
Exclusion
- Patients with no access to rectum (due to previous rectal surgery)
- Any abnormalities of the perineal skin (e.g. infection)
- Patients whose procedure requires sedation or general anesthesia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 2 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
840 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04081636
Start Date
September 2 2019
End Date
December 31 2024
Last Update
December 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, United States, 12208