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ArticleBMC urology2017

Do men regret prostate biopsy: Results from the PiCTure study.

Catherine Coyle, Eileen Morgan, Frances J Drummond, Linda Sharp, Anna Gavin

Registry-linked trialOpen access · goldAbstract readMulticenter Study
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Article in BMC urology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07422597 (PRORAND - Prostate Risk or Radiology Assessment Non-inferiority Design, a Comparison of Upfront MRI vs Risk Calculator in Men With Suspected Prostate Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT07422597 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

PRORAND - Prostate Risk or Radiology Assessment Non-inferiority Design, a Comparison of Upfront MRI vs Risk Calculator in Men With Suspected Prostate Cancer

TypeinterventionalSponsorNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyRan2026 to 2029Enrolled1,016ConditionsProstate CancerArmsEuropean Study of screening for prostate cancer risk calculator
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Catherine CoylePublic Health Agency, Belfast, Northern Ireland. catherine.coyle@hscni.net.
Eileen MorganNorthern Ireland Cancer Registry, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Frances J DrummondNational Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland.
Linda SharpNational Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland.
Anna GavinNorthern Ireland Cancer Registry, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
National Cancer Registry · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUnderstanding men's experience of prostate biopsy is important as the procedure is common, invasive and carries potential risks. The psychological aspects of prostate biopsy have been somewhat neglected. The aim of this study was to explore the level of regret experienced by men after prostate biopsy and identify any associated factors.

methodsMen attending four clinics in Republic of Ireland and two in Northern Ireland were given a questionnaire to explore their experience of prostate biopsy. Regret was measured on a Likert scale asking men how much they agreed with the statement "It [the biopsy] is something I regret."

resultsThree hundred thirty-five men responded to the survey. The mean age was 63 years (SD ±7 years). Three quarters of respondents (76%) were married or co-habiting, and (75%) finished education at primary or secondary school level. For just over two thirds of men (70%) their recent biopsy represented their first ever prostate biopsy. Approximately one third of men reported a diagnosis of cancer, one third a negative biopsy result, and the remaining third did not know their result. Two thirds of men reported intermediate or high health anxiety. 5.1% of men agreed or strongly agreed that they regretted the biopsy.

conclusionsLevel of regret was low overall. Health anxiety was the only significant predictor of regret, with men with higher anxiety reporting higher levels of regret than men with low anxiety (OR = 3.04, 95% CI 1.58, 5.84). Men with high health anxiety may especially benefit from careful counselling before and after prostate biopsy.

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EmotionsAgedBiopsyHumansMaleMiddle AgedProstateSelf ReportBiopsyProstateRegret

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