Laser surgery before radiation may ease urinary troubles in prostate cancer patients
NCT ID NCT03802851
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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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Kansas Health System
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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