Laser procedure comparison for enlarged prostate symptoms
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two laser treatments for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) in men whose symptoms did not improve with medicine. It may help find which laser approach works better for improving urine flow and symptom relief.
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Who can take part
- You are a man age 50 or older
- You’ve seen a urologist for BPH symptoms that didn’t respond to medicine, or you have urine retention
- Your prostate is large (80 mL or more) based on a pre-surgery ultrasound test
- Your symptom scores are high enough (IPSS over 15, quality-of-life score 3 or higher, and weak urine flow with Qmax under 15 mL/sec)
- You have not had prior prostate surgery for BPH and do not have a history of prostate cancer
- You can sign consent and follow study visits; you can speak English well enough to understand 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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