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38 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trials Near You
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Learn More About PoweriTind vs UroLift for Enlarged Prostate
Toledo, Ohio
This trial aims to compare the safety of the iTind device with UroLift for men who have urinary problems because of an enlarged prostate. The iTind device temporarily reshapes the prostate tissue to help improve urine flow. iTIND is the second-generation version of a temporary implantable device, which is one of the latest minimally invasive surgeries available to treat bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50 - 80
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Alpha Blockers, Anticoagulants
206 Participants Needed
Thulium vs. Holmium Laser for Enlarged Prostate
Cleveland, Ohio
Many consider laser enucleation of the prostate the new 'gold standard' for the surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) due to its excellent outcomes, high success rates, and long-term efficacy. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) was the earliest form of prostate enucleation and is recommended by the American Urological Association (AUA), along with thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP), as size-independent techniques for the management of BPH with fewer complications than transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Further development of laser technology has additionally led to enucleation using pulsed-modulated (e.g. "Virtual Basket™" mode or MOSES™ mode) holmium lasers as well as the thulium fiber laser.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prior Prostate Surgery, Bladder Stones, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets
50 Participants Needed
Botox + HoLEP for Enlarged Prostate and Overactive Bladder
Cleveland, Ohio
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign neoplasm in men. Almost 90% of men in their 70s report lower urinary tract symptoms related to BPH. These symptoms carry a significant negative impact on the patients' quality of life.
Despite the wide availability of surgical offerings to relieve bladder outlet obstruction such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), and prostatectomy, many patients still suffer from persistent LUTS after undergoing these. A study describing postoperative outcomes following HoLEP revealed that patients with severe lower urinary tract symptoms, storage-positive sub-score, and high maximum urinary flow rate before the surgery were affected by a rebound of mainly storage symptoms 6-8 weeks after HoLEP and prolonged recovery from LUTS with 7.4% of them presenting for persistent urge complaints.
Optimizing the management approach for these patients has been limited by lack of high level evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus. Intravesical botox injections are well-established therapeutic options for several urinary disorders. The current practice offers intravesical botox injections to patients who suffer from persistent urinary symptoms few months after their BPH procedure. This study aims to evaluate if giving botox injections at the time of the HoLEP surgery would yield a better outcome than performing the two procedures separately at different times (few months apart).
The concomitant use of botox injection during bladder de-obstructing procedures has been previously studied in TURP and have showed a significant reduction of incontinence episodes and OAB symptoms in the group that were treated with botox injections after 36 weeks post TURP. This data may suggest promising potential of this intervention in managing persistent OAB symptoms in patients with BOO. However, the efficacy of combining HoLEP and bladder Botox injections has not been systematically studied and evaluated.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of intravesical Botox injections on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) when administered during HoLEP surgery in patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and overactive bladder symptoms (OAB). The investigators are interested in comparing the postoperative outcome in terms of recovery and symptom relief in patients who performed HoLEP surgery with bladder Botox injections versus those who performed HoLEP surgery only at 2 weeks,1 month, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively.
The investigators hypothesize that administering bladder botox injections during HoLEP surgery is a combination treatment that will result in faster and more potent symptom relief compared to patients who received only a HoLEP surgery for their obstructive and irritative symptoms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:40+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bladder/prostate Cancer, Neurological Diseases, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticholinergics, Anticoagulants
100 Participants Needed
The purpose of this study is to allow us to assess the effectiveness (or success) of starting pelvic floor physical therapy (i.e. exercises for your pelvic muscles) prior to HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation of the prostate) surgery for enlarged prostates in order to manage or prevent urinary incontinence (i.e. leaking) after surgery (i.e. post-operatively). Your pelvic floor refers to the muscles under your bladder along your pelvic bones that prevent you from leaking urine or stool. Traditionally, pelvic floor physical therapy is started after surgery and continued until urinary continence (i.e. no leaking of urine) is regained. We want to assess if beginning pelvic floor physical therapy prior to surgery (and continuing afterwards) reduces the time required to regain urinary continence following HoLEP.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurologic Disorders, Urologic Conditions, Pelvic Radiation, Others
36 Participants Needed
Sacral Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder
Cleveland, Ohio
To assess the post-market clinical outcomes of the Axonics SNM System for treatment of overactive bladder in male patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurological Conditions, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Others
150 Participants Needed
Rezum vs UroLift for Enlarged Prostate
Royal Oak, Michigan
C.L.E.A.R. Study is poised to compare the patient experience post procedure, including catheterization needs as well as retreatment and BPH medication rates following treatment with either the UroLift® System or Rezūm™ System through 12 months.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Urinary Infection, Catheter Retention, Urethra Conditions, Others
120 Participants Needed
FloStent for Enlarged Prostate
Troy, Michigan
The goal of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of the FloStent, a medical device used to treat men with symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, compared to sham (procedure without deployment of the FloStent). All participants will undergo a flexible cystoscopy and those randomized to the treatment arm will receive the FloStent, while those randomized to the sham arm will not receive the FloStent.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Artificial Urinary Sphincter, Bladder Cancer, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Others
215 Participants Needed
Urocross Expander System for Enlarged Prostate
Roanoke, Virginia
This trial is testing a new device called the Urocross Expander System/Retrieval Sheath. It is designed to help men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) who have trouble urinating. The device works by widening the urinary passage to make it easier to urinate.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets
240 Participants Needed
Adalimumab for Enlarged Prostate
Glenview, Illinois
Specific Aim 1. To evaluate the efficacy of TNF antagonist action in BPH/LUTS Specific Aim 2. Define the consequences of TNF antagonist therapy on prostate tissue Specific Aim 3. Identify genetic predictors to stratify patients with differential response to TNF-antagonist therapy.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:45 - 80
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer, Infections, Others
Must Not Be Taking:TNF Inhibitors, Chemotherapy
70 Participants Needed
Zenflow Spring System for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Glenview, Illinois
This trial is testing the Zenflow Spring System, a small device that helps men with urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate. It works by keeping the urinary pathway open, making it easier to urinate. The Zenflow Spring System is a novel device designed to alleviate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Urethral Stricture, Recurrent UTIs, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticholinergics, Anticoagulants, Alpha-blockers, Others
279 Participants Needed
Robotic Waterjet Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Glenview, Illinois
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the performance and safety of the AQUABEAM Robotic System for the resection and removal of prostate tissue in patients experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and are diagnosed with localized prostate cancer. Participants will go through baseline and follow up assessments up to 12 months.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:< 80
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Previous Prostate Surgery, Severe Illness, Others
125 Participants Needed
ProVee Urethral Expander System for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Lake Barrington, Illinois
This trial is testing a new device called the ProVee Urethral Expander System. It aims to help men who have trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate. The device works by widening the urethra, making it easier for urine to pass through.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, UTI, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Others
221 Participants Needed
Optilume™ BPH Catheter System for Enlarged Prostate
Lake Barrington, Illinois
This trial is testing a special catheter designed to treat men with an enlarged prostate. The device helps to open up the urinary passage, making it easier to urinate. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective for these patients.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50 - 80
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, UTI, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants, Anticholinergics, Androgens, Anticoagulants
162 Participants Needed
Zenflow Spring System for Enlarged Prostate
Toronto, ONT
This trial aims to test the safety and effectiveness of the Zenflow Spring System, a device designed to help men with an enlarged prostate urinate more easily. The spring is placed in the urinary tract to keep it open, reducing symptoms with minimal side effects. The target group is men who suffer from urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, UTI, Prostate Surgery, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticholinergics, Antispasmodics, Antidepressants, Others
40 Participants Needed
Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Men who are treated for prostate cancer often develop urinary leakage (incontinence). An experimental device that uses electrical impulses to stimulate pelvic floor muscles and surrounding tissues may help.
Objective:
To see if the Elidah device can reduce urinary incontinence after prostate treatment.
Eligibility:
Men aged 18 years and older who have had moderate urinary incontinence for at least 6 months after treatment for prostate cancer.
Design:
Participants will be in the study for about 9 weeks. They will be screened. They will have a physical exam with urine tests.
The Elidah device consists of a Controller and a GelPad. The Controller sets the strength of electrical impulses. The GelPad is placed against the skin under the pelvis.
Participants will be given an Elidah device and taught how to use it at home.
They will use the device once a day for 20 minutes at a time; they will do this 5 days a week for 6 weeks.
Participants will complete a daily log. They will record the strength of electrical impulses (0-35); the number of incontinence episodes; the type of incontinence episode; and the number of used pads.
Participants will do a pad weight test. For 3 days before and 3 days after using the Elidah device, they will collect all of their used pads for each 24-hour period into a sealed plastic bag. They will also collect a second set of bags that contain dry versions of each product used.
Participants will have clinic visits after using the device for 3 weeks and after finishing the 6 weeks of treatment.
Participants will complete 15-minute questionnaires.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Urinary Retention, UTI, Obesity, Others
41 Participants Needed
Text Message Reminders for Stress Incontinence
Rochester, New York
The purpose of this study is to compare post-prostatectomy incontinence via Michigan Incontinence Score Index in patients receiving daily text message reminders for pelvic floor exercises when compared to those not receiving text reminders.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Catheter Dependency, Artificial Urinary Sphincter, Others
132 Participants Needed
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New York, New York
Objectives: To assess the efficacy of HIFU therapy for benign prostatic tissue ablation in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) that caused by Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The primary objective of the study is to determine the efficacy of HIFU therapy by assessing the changes in IPSS score in 6-month post HIFU procedure for BPH with compared to baseline.
The secondary objectives of this study are as follow:
* To assess any adverse events related to the procedure or device.
* To assess the operation related characteristics including: total operation time and ablation time required in HIFU procedure for BPH, total catheterization time after the HIFU procedure for BPH, and categorical ablation zone
* To assess the patient's post operative pain level at different post op time points.
* To assess the urinary flow and symptoms improvement by studying the changes in IPSS, Qmax, and PVR at different post op time points compared to the baseline.
* To assess the effectiveness of HIFU by studying the changes in PSA levels, types of medication for BPH or any urologic condition, proportion of patients who are taking BPH medication, prostate volume, and prostate calcification level and the reoperation rate within 12-month post-op.
* To assess changes in patients' sexual function at different post op time points.
The hypothesis is that a HIFU ablation is a safe and effective treatment for patients with LUTS due to BOO from BPH.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45 - 80
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Obesity, Latex Allergy, Prostate Calcification, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, NSAIDs, Immunosuppressants
17 Participants Needed
PuraStat for Enlarged Prostate
New York, New York
This is a pilot proof of concept single-arm study using PuraStat following Aquablation procedure to assess reduction of hematuria to allow for same day discharge.
The primary objective is to assess how PuraStat affects post-operative hematuria following Aquablation.
The secondary objective is to assess the number of patients discharged on the same day based on the hematuria criteria (Grade 0 and Grade I).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Unwilling To Sign Consent
25 Participants Needed
Butterfly Device for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
New York, New York
A prospective, multicenter, blind randomized (2:1) controlled study comparing the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) of the Active arm to the IPSS of the control arm at the 3 months follow-up and active arm IPSS score change from time zero to 12 months. Patients in the active arm undergo Butterfly device treatment. Patients in the control arm undergo a sham rigid cystoscopy procedure
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Urinary Retention, Others
Must Not Be Taking:5 Alpha Reductase, Alpha-blockers
245 Participants Needed
Optilume vs Rezum for Enlarged Prostate
Montreal, Quebec
Lower urinary symptoms (LUTS) affect older men and their frequency and severity increase with age. According to Berry et al., the histological diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increases from 25% in the group age between 40 to 49 years to 80% in the group age between 70 to 79 years (1). However, this hyperplasia can lead to a bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), causing storage and voiding symptoms, associated with a considerable impairment of the quality of life (2).
Surgical therapy of BPH has continuously evolved in recent years. The current gold standard for the endoscopic treatment of BPH is the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Other innovative techniques were developed including Urolift, transurethral laser enucleation (holmium, thulium) and Aquablation therapy. One of the latest technologies for the management of BPH are Optilume BPH Catheter System (Optilume®, Urotronic Inc, Minneapolis, USA) and Rezum Water Vapor Therapy (Rezum System, Bostocn Scientific, Marlborough, MA).
The purpose of the present study is to compare between patient experience, symptom relief and functional improvement when using the Optilume BPH Catheter System (Optilume®, Urotronic Inc, Minneapolis, USA) and Rezum Water Vapor Therapy (Rezum System, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Malignancy, UTI, Incontinence, Others
100 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."
AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50
"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."
ID
Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58
This trial is testing a new device called the Mercury Expander system, which aims to help men who have trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate. The device works by opening up the blocked area in the urinary tract, making it easier for urine to pass through. The Mercury Expander System is a novel implantable device designed to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Previous BPH Procedure, UTI, Others
Must Be Taking:5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors, Alpha-blockers
45 Participants Needed
Optilume Catheter for Enlarged Prostate
Little Rock, Arkansas
The goal of this clinical trial is to verify the continued safety and effectiveness for the Optilume BPH Catheter System.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Malignancy, UTI, Neurogenic Bladder, Incontinence, Diabetes, Others
92 Participants Needed
Moses 2.0 Laser Treatment for Enlarged Prostate
Kansas City, Kansas
To determine if use of Moses 2.0 results in improved ablation efficiency during holmium laser vaporization of the prostate. To determine if use of Moses 2.0 results in less char, improved visibility, and improved hemostasis in prostate vaporization.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets
124 Participants Needed
Raloxifene + Finasteride for Enlarged Prostate
Boston, Massachusetts
SRD5A2 is a critical enzyme for prostatic development and growth, and the SRD5A2 inhibitor, finasteride, is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). SRD5A2 is absent in 30% of normal adult men, which explains the resistance of a subset of patients to this commonly prescribed drug. This project proposes new combination therapies (5-ARI+raloxifene) and evaluates novel non-invasive biomarkers, based on alternative pathways that lead to prostatic enlargement.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Venous Thromboembolism, Prostatic Malignancy, Diabetes, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Others
Must Be Taking:Finasteride
242 Participants Needed
Finasteride for Enlarged Prostate
Boston, Massachusetts
The study is being conducted to learn why some patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) do not respond to a commonly used treatment drug, Finasteride. The hope is to find ways to predict which patients will not respond to Finasteride so that, in the future, these patients can be identified prior to offering this treatment and they can be offered alternative treatment strategies in its place. The aim is to see if noninvasive techniques such as MRI can detect inflammation of the prostate to assist with early detection of those who will and who will not respond to Finasteride.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostatic Malignancy, Urinary Infection, Neurological Deficits, Others
Must Not Be Taking:5ARI, Demethylating Drugs
120 Participants Needed
HoLEP Sheath Sizes for Enlarged Prostate
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is routinely performed with 24F, 26F, and 28F laser scopes. Proponents of larger caliber scopes suggest that the larger scope size allows for improved visualization, hemostasis, and operative efficiencies. Proponents of a smaller scope diameter suggest that by eliminating the need for pre-HoLEP urethral dilation to accommodate a larger scope. It has also been proposed that a smaller caliber scope is less traumatic to the urethra resulting in lower rates of bladder neck contracture and urethral stricture disease. Currently, to our knowledge, there are no level one evaluation examining scope size 22F versus 26F sheath in laser enucleation outcomes. The aim of our study is to determine if a smaller diameter scope is associated with improved laser enucleation time, post-operative recovery, rates of same-day discharge, or increasing intra-operative or postoperative complication rates
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Urethral Stenosis, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
142 Participants Needed
Thulium Fiber vs MOSES Holmium Laser for Enlarged Prostate
Thunder Bay, Ontario
This trial compares two laser treatments for men with an enlarged prostate. These treatments aim to remove excess prostate tissue with less bleeding and faster recovery than traditional methods. One treatment uses a Thulium laser, while the other uses a Holmium laser.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prostate Cancer, Urethral Stenosis, Neurogenic Bladder, Others
104 Participants Needed
Traditional vs Top-Down HoLEP for Enlarged Prostate
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland, places pressure on the urethra and causes urination difficulties and bladder problems. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) secondary to BPH is a common condition in aging men, with an overall prevalence of more than 50% in those older than 50 years of age. Men with LUTS often experience sexual dysfunction including ejaculatory loss, painful ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction, which among other complications can also lead to a decreased quality of life.
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), first reported by Fraundorfer et al in 1998, is a more recent step in the evolution of holmium laser prostatectomy. HOLEP offers patients the alternative of being treated endoscopically with minimal blood loss, short catheterization time, and decreased hospital stay.
One noted drawback to HoLEP, and the primary reason why it has yet to become the new standard for treatment of symptomatic BPH, is the complexity of this procedure, with a prolonged learning curve. Modifications to the procedure have thus been explored in order to address this limitation. The "Top-Down" HoLEP technique is a novel technique which offers potential benefits to the Traditional HoLEP procedure, including decreased complexity, a reduced learning curve, with anticipated improved continence.
This study will compare the operating time between the Top-Down Holmium Laser Enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and the Traditional HoLEP for the treatment of patients with symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction due to BPH in Northwestern Ontario.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Previous BPH Surgery, Bladder Stones, Prostate Cancer, Others
107 Participants Needed
PAE + Radiation for Prostate Cancer
Tampa, Florida
This is a Phase II prospective clinical trial in which patients with prostate carcinoma and obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms electing for radiation therapy will undergo Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) prior to treatment. PAE will be administered by Interventional Radiology. Patients will be seen for follow-up at 6 weeks and 12 weeks following PAE after which they will start definitive radiotherapy. After completion of radiotherapy the patient will be seen at 12 weeks
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:50+
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Unfavorable PCa, UTI, Allergic Reaction, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Androgen Deprivation, Investigational Agents
26 Participants Needed
MIST Therapies for Enlarged Prostate
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The investigators wish to perform a prospective study at the Men's Health Clinic in Winnipeg, Manitoba to accomplish two goals: 1) Prospectively describe 1 year outcomes for MIST therapies performed at the clinic 2) perform a head to head comparison of Rezum water vapor therapy vs the iTind device in respect to symptom score improvement, uroflow parameters and side effect profile.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Age:18 - 65
Sex:Male
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
20 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Botox + HoLEP for Enlarged Prostate and Overactive Bladder, Raloxifene + Finasteride for Enlarged Prostate and High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia to the Power online platform.
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