Water Vapor Therapy Versus Bipolar Surgery for Enlarged Prostate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate that causes urinary problems). Both approaches aim to relieve urinary symptoms while preserving your ability to ejaculate normally.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 50 or older
- You have moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate (IPSS score of 13 or higher)
- Your prostate size is between 30 and 80 mL on imaging
- You have weak urinary flow (15 mL/s or less) and normal bladder emptying
- You are sexually active and want to keep your normal ejaculation ability
- You have tried, failed, or cannot tolerate prostate medications
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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