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Laser surgery before radiation may ease urinary troubles in prostate cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03802851

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether a laser surgery called HoLEP, which removes excess prostate tissue to improve urinary symptoms, can improve quality of life when performed before radiation therapy in men with both prostate cancer and bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms. The study includes 30 men who have chosen radiation treatment for their cancer. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life and whether the surgery alters the course of cancer treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer who also have bothersome urinary symptoms, by treating both issues more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. HoLEP is a surgical procedure with typical risks like bleeding, infection, or urinary problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2019

Expected to finish

Jan 2035

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must be 18 years of age or older * Patients must have bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), defined by American Urological Association Symptom Score (AUA SS) of greater than or equal to 15 and/or as defined by a post-void residual of greater than or equal to 350mL and/or as defined by catheter dependence * Patients must be diagnosed with prostate cancer by pathological tissue analysis * Patients must have elected for radiation with androgen deprivation therapy as the primary treatment modality for their prostate cancer Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are under 18 years of age are not eligible * Patients who have a diagnosis of bladder cancer are not eligible. * Patients with prior treatment for prostate cancer are not eligible. * Patients with any type of prior prostate surgery (minimally invasive, endoscopic, or otherwise) including prior transurethral resection of the prostate (but excluding prior prostate biopsy) are ineligible. * Patients with known metastatic prostate cancer are ineligible * Patients who are enrolled in other surgical or international trials at the time of this study are not eligible

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lower urinary tract symptoms Prostate cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Health System

    RECRUITING

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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