LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS

This study compares two procedures for enlarged prostate: water vapor therapy (Rezum) and a special laser technique that aims to preserve ejaculation. 120 sexually active men aged 50+ with moderate-to-severe symptoms will choose their treatment after counseling. The main goal is …

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures for men with an enlarged prostate: water vapor thermal therapy (Rezum) and ejaculation-sparing surgery. It includes 120 sexually active men aged 50 or older who have moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms. The goal is to see whic…

This study tests a new surgical technique for men with an enlarged prostate who have not gotten relief from medication. The goal is to improve urination while preserving the ability to ejaculate. Sixty sexually active men will be randomly assigned to either the new ejaculation-pr…

This study compares melatonin, solifenacin, and their combination to reduce bothersome urinary symptoms and pain caused by a temporary ureteral stent placed after kidney stone surgery. About 189 adults will take one of the two drugs or both for 14 days. The goal is to see which a…

This study tests a non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous tibial neuro-stimulation (TTNS) to help people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble emptying their bladder. Participants will use a device at home for 30 minutes each day for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this …

This study is creating a worldwide registry to track how well different surgical treatments work for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate gland enlarges and causes urinary problems. Researchers will collect data from 7,500 participants to compare sym…

This study looks at brain activity in children with overactive bladder and daytime wetting compared to healthy children. Researchers use MRI scans to see if brain areas that control the bladder work differently. They also test if a gentle nerve stimulation treatment (TENS) change…

This study looks at the bacteria found in urine, the genital area, and stool of children with overactive bladder and daytime wetting, comparing them to healthy children. Researchers want to see if these bacteria differ between the groups and if they change with treatment or as ki…

This study looks at whether a simple ultrasound can do the same job as an MRI for measuring how well the bladder works in people with lower urinary tract symptoms (like trouble urinating). Researchers will compare results from both scans in 80 adults. If ultrasound works, it coul…

This study aims to understand why some men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) do not respond to the common drug finasteride. Researchers will follow 120 men starting finasteride, tracking their symptoms and using MRI scans and genetic tests over three years. The goal is to find ways…

This study is a large survey of over 12,500 men aged 40 and older across China. Its goal is to find out how common lower urinary tract symptoms are and how they affect quality of life. Researchers will use questionnaires and tests to gather information, aiming to improve understa…