CompletedPhase 4

Evaluation of the Effects of Different Prostate Surgeries on Urinary and Sexual Function

Egypt262 participantsStarted 2013-01

Plain-language summary

The impact of of different surgical treatment modalities of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men on their sexual function is not well studied. The investigators will investigate prospectively the effect of conventional monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), bipolar TURP and Holmium laser enucleation on urinary and sexual functions.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Lower urinary symptoms (LUTS) secondary to bladder outlet obstruction from BPH.
. Failed medical treatment of BPH.
. International prostate symptom score (IPSS) \>9.
. Peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) \<10 ml/sec.
. Patients in retention secondary to BPH.
. Total prostate size not less than 30 gm by TRUS (transrectal ultrasound)

Exclusion criteria

. Patient who have a neurological disorder as neurogenic bladder, cerebrovascular stroke or Parkinson disease.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change in sexual function

Timeframe: 12 months postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01810068

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-04

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