Nerve stimulation to improve bladder symptoms after prostate surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle electrical pulse to a nerve in your ankle can help reduce urgent, frequent, and nighttime urination after prostate surgery for an enlarged prostate. It may offer a non-drug way to speed recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 45 and 80 years old.
- You have an enlarged prostate and are planning to have a specific laser surgery (ThuLEP).
- You have bothersome bladder symptoms like urinating often, feeling sudden urges, or waking up to urinate at night.
- You can stop taking certain bladder medications for at least 1 week before the study starts.
- You can take care of yourself and use the bathroom on your own.
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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