BPH With Symptomatic Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms study: Holmium laser vs Pulsed thulium laser
Official title Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy of Thulio vs. Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07187180
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see which laser technique works better for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and reduces complications.
- Who it's for
- Men who have BPH with lower urinary tract symptoms or urinary blockage.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive one of the two laser surgeries and will have follow‑up visits and tests to check how well the treatment worked.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form.
- Patients must be males with a prostate, at least 18 years of age
- No prior prostate surgery
You likely can't join if
- Unable/refuse to provide informed consent
- Prior prostate surgery
- Bladder stones that requiring lasering (small stone that can be removed whole is ok)
- Unable to hold anticoagulants or antiplatelets per standard protocols for surgery and up to 1 week postop.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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