Urinary flow test and symptom score for prostate surgery decisions
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at how urinary flow tests and symptom questionnaires help doctors decide if surgery is right for men with urinary symptoms. It may help you understand your treatment options.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man aged 40 or older.
- You have urinary symptoms like frequent urination, weak stream, or trouble starting.
- You can fill out a simple questionnaire about your symptoms.
- You are willing to have a urine flow test as part of your check-up.
- You have not had prior surgery on your prostate or bladder, and you do not have prostate or bladder cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how urine flow patterns and symptom scores relate in men with urinary symptoms. It may help doctors better understand and manage these symptoms.
This study looks at how the strength of your urine stream relates to kidney function in men over 40 with urinary symptoms. It aims to find a simple way to help doctors better understand and treat these common problems.
This study compares two surgical techniques for enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) to see which one works better and how satisfied patients are afterward. If you have moderate prostate enlargement and urinary symptoms, this trial might help improve your treatment.
This study looks at a urine test to help understand bladder blockage in men. It may help doctors learn more about the condition and guide treatment decisions.
This trial compares two ways to remove prostate tissue in men with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It tests if cutting out the tissue (enucleation) works better than shaving it down (resection) to improve urine flow and symptoms.
This study compares two types of anesthesia for a prostate surgery called HoLEP, which removes excess prostate tissue to improve urine flow. The goal is to see if one type leads to better recovery or fewer side effects.
Hear when a new Benign Prostate Obstruction (BPO) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.