CompletedNot Applicable

Early Apical Release vs Classic Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Post-Operative Incontinence Rates and Surgical Outcomes

United States12 participantsStarted 2020-06-25

Plain-language summary

To determine if early apical release holmium enucleation of the prostate (EAR HoLEP), as a surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, reduces post-operative urinary incontinence compared to classic HoLEP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

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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 * Patients must be scheduled to undergo a holmium laser enucleation of the prostate Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previous surgical management of BPH * Patients with prostate biopsy revealing high risk prostate cancer * Patients with a concomitant neurogenic bladder diagnosis (SCI, Parkinson, MS, cerebral palsy)

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Post-operative Urinary Incontinence

Timeframe: Twelve Months Post-operative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04566588

SponsorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-05-11

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