Ejaculation study before prostate removal surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at how ejaculation affects the size of the seminal vesicles (small glands that help make semen) in men about to have their prostate removed for cancer. It may help doctors understand more about these glands and improve surgical planning.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are scheduled for prostate removal surgery.
- You are willing to either ejaculate or abstain from ejaculation as assigned by the study.
- You can fill out a questionnaire before surgery.
- You are willing to have an ultrasound probe placed in the rectum about 12 to 14 hours before surgery.
- You have not had hormone therapy in the last 6 months and have not had prior treatment for prostate cancer.
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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