New laser option for men whose prostate symptoms return after first treatment
NCT ID NCT07016620
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a laser treatment for men over 40 whose enlarged prostate symptoms returned after a prior minimally invasive procedure. The treatment is done in the doctor's office and aims to improve urination and sexual function, potentially avoiding more invasive surgery. About 20 participants will be enrolled at the Cleveland Clinic.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) salvage therapy patients
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Men \> 40 years old * History of Minimally invasive BPH procedure within the last 5 years. * IPSS \>= 12 * Prostate Volume 30 - 80 gr as assessed by CT, MRI or TRUS. * PSA \<4 or for patients with PSA 4-10 evaluation has been performed to rule out prostate cancer using biopsy, MRI, biomarker, or surgeon judgement. Labs within 1 year of study initiation * PVR \> 150cc or reduced flow on uroflow likely due to obstruction based on clinical judgement * IIEF-6\>or =10 without medication Exclusion Criteria: * Indwelling catheter or intermittent catheterization * History of urethral strictures * Previous diagnosis of Prostate cancer * Active UTI or prostatitis * Hypoactive detrusor function * Neurogenic bladder (secondary to stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Spinal cord injury) * Ejaculatory dysfunction (retrograde ejaculation, anorgasmia or anejaculation) * Prior traditional BPH surgery (TURP, PVP, Aquablation, HOLEP, SP) * Presence of obstructive median lobe * Moderate to severe or severe ED based on IIEF-6/SHIM (SHIM of 10) * Peyronie's disease
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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