Duration of Medication Therapy and Outcomes After Holmium Laser Prostate Surgery for Patients Wit… (NCT03768765) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Duration of Medication Therapy and Outcomes After Holmium Laser Prostate Surgery for Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Stopped: Slow recruitment of patients who have been on medication for under a year for benign prostatic hyperplasia
United States144 participantsStarted 2018-11-15
Plain-language summary
To determine if the prior prolonged use of medication, as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, reduces the efficacy of Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients must be 18 years of age or older
. Patients must present to clinic with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
. Patients must be scheduled to undergo a holmium laser prostate surgery (enucleation or ablation)
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who are under 18 years of age are not eligible.
. Patients who have a diagnosis of bladder cancer are not eligible.
. Patient who have a diagnosis of prostate cancer are not eligible.
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.
. Patients with an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) suggesting prostate cancer are not eligible unless patient has prior negative prostate biopsy.
. Patients who have acute prostatitis, a prostate abscess, or neurogenic bladder are not eligible