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Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)112 participantsStarted 2020-01-01

Plain-language summary

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a common health problem among men and can cause severe quality of life. The pathophysiology of CPPS is still poorly understood and effective treatments are a challenging issue. This study aims to investigate the possible relationship between the presence of microorganisms in the prostatic fluid and symptom severity by presenting a retrospective analysis based on data from CPPS patients.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who were diagnosed with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and whose prostate fluid was taken with prostate massage and androflor testis were studied were included. Exclusion Criteria: * acute and/or chronic bacterial prostatitis, active history of genitourinary cancer, history of recent prostate surgery the diagnosis of neurological diseases affecting the bladder was determined

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

Correlation between androflor pcr positive patients and uopint and nih-cpsi

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06016595

SponsorHisar Intercontinental Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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