Green LEP vs ThuLEP in Management of Marked Enlarged Prostate (NCT03305861) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Green LEP vs ThuLEP in Management of Marked Enlarged Prostate
Egypt110 participantsStarted 2017-04-01
Plain-language summary
In this study the investigators aim to test TGreenlight (532-nm) laser Photoselective Enucleation of the Prostate (Green LEP) using (XPS) 180W system ) vs Thulium Laser 200 W Enucleation of the Prostate (ThuLEP) in reduction of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a randomized controlled trial. Furthermore, all peri-operative parameters, urinary flow parameters, prostate size changes and complications associated with the procedures will be compared.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients' age ≥ 40 years
* LUTS secondary to BOO due to BPH who failed medical treatment
* International prostate symptom scores (IPSS) \>15 and bother score (QOL) ≥ 3 (according to IPSS question 8)
* Peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) \<15 ml/sec with at least 125 ml voided volume or Patients with acute urine retention secondary to BPH who failed trial of voiding on medical treatment.
* ASA (American society of anaesthesiologists) score ≤3.
* TRUS prostate size \> /= 80 ml
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with neurological disorder which might affect bladder function as cerebrovascular stroke, Parkinson disease
* Active urinary tract infection,
* Presence of active bladder cancer (within the last 2 years)
* Known prostate cancer patients will be excluded preoperatively on the basis of digital rectal examination, prostate specific antigen level, and TRUS imaging followed by prostate biopsies if necessary.
* Patient has a disorder of the coagulation cascade (e.g., liver cell failure) or disorders that affect platelet count or function (e.g., von Willebrand disease) that would put the subject at risk for intraoperative or postoperative bleeding.
* Patient is unable to discontinue anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy preoperatively (3-5 d) except for low-dose aspirin (e.g., 100 mg).
* Patient has had an acute myocardial infarction or open-heart surgery \<180 days prior to the date of informed consent.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.