Laser treatment choice for men with prostate blockage
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two laser procedures—treating only the middle part of the prostate versus treating the whole prostate—to improve urinary symptoms or urinary retention. It aims to see which approach works best for men whose blockage is mainly caused by an enlarged middle lobe.
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Who can take part
- You are a man age 18 or older
- You have bothersome urinary symptoms or urinary retention from an enlarged prostate (BPH)
- A camera test of the bladder/prostate (cystoscopy) shows your middle lobe is the main cause of the blockage
- You must be able to understand the study and give consent (and answer questionnaires)
- You must not have prostate cancer (confirmed or suspected) based on exam or PSA test
- You must not have certain related problems like neurogenic bladder, prior pelvic radiation, or prostate/urinary tract cancers
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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