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New treatment option for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia With Outflow Obstruction
Official title Preoperative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to Minimize Stress Urinary Incontinence After Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06179654
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to allow us to assess the effectiveness (or success) of starting pelvic floor physical therapy (i.e. exercises for your pelvic muscles) prior to HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation of the prostate) surgery for enlarged prostates in order to manage or prevent urinary incontinence (i.e.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Age: \>=18 years of age
- Sex: male sex assigned at birth (needs to have a prostate)
- BMI: all BMI
- Ethnic background: all ethnicities
- Medical history: patients scheduled to undergo HoLEP for BPH/LUTS and associated complications (i.e. gross hematuria, retention, etc.).
You likely can't join if
- Neurological disorders: patients with a history of a neurologic disorder that could affect muscle function, neurogenic bladder, lumbosacral spine...
- Specific urologic conditions: patients with pre-operative indwelling catheter, urethral stricture greater than 1 centimeter in length or requiring...
- History of pelvic radiation: patient with prior pelvic radiation will be excluded
- Patients unable to give consent
- Non-English speaking patients given the need for multiple surveys and telephone follow-ups.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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