Testing a new way to find blockages in the urethra
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Urethral Resistive Index (URI) to see if it can accurately diagnose urethral stricture (a narrowing in the tube that carries urine out of the body). The goal is to find a less invasive way to diagnose blockages without needing a scope.
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Who can take part
- You are a male between 18 and 80 years old.
- For the stricture group: You are scheduled for surgery to fix a suspected urethral stricture.
- For the control group: You are a healthy man with no urinary symptoms.
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form.
- You do not have other causes of blockage like an enlarged prostate (BPH) or any nerve problems affecting your bladder.
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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