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New treatment option for Prostate Cancer
Official title A Study of Changes to Prostate Procedures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06986083
What this study is testing
What is Local anesthesia?
Local anesthesia is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for prostate cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to look whether using local anesthesia during a transperineal prostate biopsy, while put to sleep by IV sedation, helps reduce the number of people who feel significant pain in the recovery room. The researchers will also look at how local anesthesia affects the amount of pain medication used, how quickly people can go home after the biopsy, and how well they recover after leaving the hospital.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- 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...
- Patients scheduled for a partial prostate gland ablation procedure at the JRSC.
You likely can't join if
- 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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Commack, New York, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Uniondale, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.