The Effect of Intrarectal Ice Application on Pain, Anxiety, Cortisol Level, Complication Development in Transrectal Ultrasonography Guided Prostate Biopsy
Launched by MERSIN UNIVERSITY · May 29, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the effects of using ice applied inside the rectum during a prostate biopsy procedure. Prostate biopsies are common procedures where a needle is used to take samples from the prostate to check for cancer. While these procedures are effective, they can also cause pain, anxiety, and other complications like bleeding or infections. The researchers want to see if applying ice can help reduce pain and anxiety, lower stress hormone levels, and decrease the chances of complications after the biopsy.
To participate in this trial, you need to be a man over the age of 18 who is scheduled for your first prostate biopsy and can understand and agree to take part in the study. If you have any mental health issues, communication problems, or have had a biopsy before, you won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to receive ice treatment during your biopsy and help researchers learn more about ways to make this procedure easier for patients.
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who agree to participate in the study,
- • Patients over the age of 18
- • Patients who are conscious, oriented, and cooperative,
- • Patients who have no communication problems,
- • Patients who are scheduled to undergo their first prostate biopsy under transrectal ultrasound guidance,
- • Patients who have no mental disorders,
- • Patients who have not been diagnosed with anxiety disorder,
- • Patients not taking medication for anxiety control.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who refuse to participate in the study,
- • Patients under the age of 18
- • Patients who are conscious, oriented, and uncooperative,
- • Patients with communication problems,
- • Patients who have not undergone transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy,
- • Patients who have previously undergone prostate biopsy,
- • Patients with mental disorders,
- • Patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder,
- • Patients taking medication for anxiety control.
About Mersin University
Mersin University is a distinguished academic institution located in Mersin, Turkey, committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate groundbreaking studies. Mersin University aims to contribute to the global medical community by fostering the development of new therapies and improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical standards in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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