Shock therapy for BPH: new electrical ablation may spare sex life
NCT ID NCT07572097
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new procedure called H-FIRE for men with an enlarged prostate (BPH). Instead of using heat like standard surgeries, H-FIRE uses short electrical pulses to destroy blocking tissue while sparing nerves and muscles. The trial will enroll 288 men aged 50 and older, randomly assigning them to H-FIRE or standard surgery. The goal is to see if H-FIRE can relieve urinary symptoms just as well while better preserving sexual function and bladder control.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High-Frequency Irreversible Electroporation (H-FIRE) procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, H-FIRE could offer men with enlarged prostate a surgery that relieves urinary symptoms without causing sexual side effects like loss of ejaculation.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no prior large-scale results. The procedure may not be as effective as standard surgery, and electrical ablation carries risks like bleeding or infection.
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