Laser zaps prostate troubles without cutting

NCT ID NCT07289243

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new laser procedure (TPLA) to standard surgery (TURP) for men with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. Researchers want to see if the laser works just as well, with possibly fewer side effects. About 80 men will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) procedure

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer men a less invasive option for treating urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate, with similar results to standard surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants. The laser may not be as effective as standard surgery, and long-term outcomes are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign prostatic hyperplasia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • UOC Urologia e Trapianti di Rene Policlinico di Bari

    RECRUITING

    Bari, ITALY/Bari, 70124, Italy

  • UOC Urologia e Trapianti di Rene Policlinico di Bari

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Bari, ITALY/Bari, 70124, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••