A Study of Changes to Prostate Procedures

Launched by MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER · May 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of using local anesthesia during a specific type of prostate biopsy, known as a transperineal biopsy, while patients are also given sedation through an IV (a small tube placed in a vein). The main goal is to see if the local anesthesia helps reduce the pain that patients feel in the recovery room after the procedure. Researchers will also measure how much pain medication is used, how quickly patients can go home, and how well they recover after leaving the hospital.

Men between the ages of 65 and 74 who are scheduled for a transperineal prostate biopsy at the JRSC may be eligible to participate in this study. Participants can expect to receive either local anesthesia or not during their biopsy and will be monitored for their pain levels and recovery. This study is currently recruiting volunteers, and there are no specific health issues that would exclude someone from participating. If you're interested in the study, it's a good opportunity to help improve prostate cancer procedures for future patients.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Local anesthesia versus no local anesthesia during transperineal biopsy, while the patient is under IV sedation:
• • Patients scheduled for transperineal prostate biopsy at the JRSC or Monmouth.
• Standardization of a periprocedural pathway versus usual care for focal gland ablation:
• • Patients scheduled for a partial prostate gland ablation procedure at the JRSC.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Local anesthesia versus no local anesthesia during transperineal biopsy, while patient is under IV sedation:
• • None
• Standardization of a periprocedural pathway versus usual care for focal gland ablation:
• • None