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Laser Sheath

Laser Scope Size Comparison for Prostate Enlargement

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Research Sponsored by Northwestern University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Males aged 18-89 undergoing HoLEP for the treatment of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 0

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is comparing two different sizes of laser scopes to see which is better at removing obstructing prostate tissue during HoLEP.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men aged 18-89 who are undergoing HoLEP to treat bothersome symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Participants must be able to make their own decisions about healthcare.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two laser scopes used in HoLEP surgery: the Richard Wolf 24F and the Karl Storz 28F, to see which might be better for removing obstructing prostate tissue through the urethra.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort or complications related to scope size during the procedure, such as bleeding, infection, or urinary issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am a man aged 18-89 with urinary problems planning to undergo HoLEP.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 0

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 0

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 0 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Surgery Time difference between the 24F laser scope and the 28F laser scope

Secondary outcome measures

Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope bladder injury

Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope visualization

Surgeon evaluation of Laser scopes flow rate

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Richard Wolf 24F Laser scopeActive Control1 Intervention

Group II: Karl Storz 28F Laser scopeActive Control1 Intervention

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor

1,585 Previous Clinical Trials

917,079 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Karl Storz 28F Laser Scope (Laser Sheath) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05308017 — N/A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Research Study Groups: Richard Wolf 24F Laser scope, Karl Storz 28F Laser scope

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Clinical Trial 2023: Karl Storz 28F Laser Scope Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05308017 — N/A

Karl Storz 28F Laser Scope (Laser Sheath) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05308017 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there still opportunities for individuals to join this clinical trial?

"Confirmed, this clinical trial is still searching for participants. According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, it was created on May 1st 2022 and has been recently updated on June 5th of the same year."

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Could I become part of this experimental investigation?

"This clinical trial is enrolling 50 males aged 18 to 89 with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with adenoma prostatic who will be receiving HoLEP treatment. Eligibility criteria must be met by all participants."

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What is the cap on admission to this clinical trial?

"Absolutely. According to the data found on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently enrolling participants with a commencement date of May 1st 2022 and an updated status as recently as June 5th 2022. 50 patients are required from one medical centre for the study's completion."

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Does the trial include individuals above 20 years of age?

"The requirements for participating in this medical trial indicate that any individual aged 18-89 can apply. Additionally, 15 trials are available to minors and 134 are designed specifically with seniors in mind."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Wolf 24 F vs. Storz 28 F Laser Sheath Size for HoLEP

Amy Krambeck 2022. "Wolf 24 F vs. Storz 28 F Laser Sheath Size for HoLEP". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05308017.