Laser therapy for BPH after prior treatment
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests if laser therapy can help men whose BPH symptoms came back after a previous less invasive procedure. It's a way to treat the blockage without more major surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a man over 40 years old
- You've had a less invasive BPH treatment in the last 5 years
- You have moderate to severe urinary symptoms (IPSS score of 12 or more)
- Your prostate is between 30 and 80 grams in size
- Your PSA is low or you've had testing to rule out prostate cancer
- You have a good amount of urine left after voiding (over 150cc) or slow urine flow due to blockage
- Your erectile function is fairly good (score of 10 or higher) without medication
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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