Prostate surgery Trade-Off: better urination vs. sexual function

NCT ID NCT07660068

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how men weigh the benefits of improved urination against changes in sexual function after a prostate surgery called HoLEP. Researchers will interview participants and ask them to complete questionnaires over two years. The goal is to understand what matters most to patients when choosing this treatment for an enlarged prostate.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help doctors and patients make more informed decisions about HoLEP surgery by clarifying the real-world trade-offs between urinary improvement and sexual side effects.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results depend on patient self-reporting, which may not reflect everyone's experience.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign prostatic hyperplasia Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Orgasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BPH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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