Stopping or continuing blood thinners during prostate vaporization
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares whether people can safely stop or continue oral blood thinners during a prostate procedure called photovaporization. It may help reduce bleeding risk without increasing dangerous clot risks for the right patients.
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Who can take part
- Your prostate size is 30 grams or less
- You have urine problems from prostate enlargement that did not improve with medications
- Your doctor has said you are a candidate for photovaporization of the prostate
- You have been on an oral blood thinner for more than 3 months (INR 2–3 if using warfarin/AVK, or a DOAC blood thinner), and you understand the study plan
- You must be able to follow study visits and procedures and sign the study consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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