The use of Diltiazem cream for reducing pain associated with the biopsy of the prostate

Does Topical Diltiazem before transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostate reduce the pain associated with the procedure?: A randomised controlled trial

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612001104842

Enrollment

150

Registered

2012-10-16

Start date

2009-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The purpose of the study is to see if use of diltiazem cream during biopsy of the prostate can reduce the pain associated with the procedure.

Interventions

Application of Diltiazem paste(1 gram) prior to Ultra sound scan guided biopsy of prostate gland

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Diagnosis

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

0 to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients undergoing USS guided biopsy of prostate

Exclusion criteria

Liver/Renal failure Patients already on diltiazem

Outcome results