CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Urinating Through the Zipper or by Pulling Down the Trousers on Uroflowmetry Parameters in LUTS

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

There are many factors that affect uroflowmetry parameters. One of these is the urination position. Research has mostly focused on standing and sitting urination positions. However, those who prefer the standing position as a habit can urinate by opening the zipper or lowering the trousers. Although the effect of these two applications on uroflowmetry parameters in healthy men has been investigated in only one study, their effect on patients with lower urinary tract symptoms has not been examined.

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 80 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPO Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurogenic bladder * Previous prostate surgery * Having urethral stricture * Bladder neck stenosis * Having a bladder stone or tumor * Having a urinary system infection * Finding a suspicious nodule in digital rectal examination

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What they're measuring

Qmax

Timeframe: During the procedure

PVR

Timeframe: Immediately after procedure

Qave

Timeframe: During the procedure

Duration of voiding

Timeframe: During the procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06260917

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 80 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.