Prostate drug may change surgery results, study hopes to find out

NCT ID NCT07417449

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking dutasteride for at least 6 months before HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate affects bleeding, operation time, and tissue removal. Researchers will compare 1,000 men who took the drug with those who did not. The goal is to help surgeons plan better based on medication history.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dutasteride

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help surgeons know whether long-term dutasteride use reduces bleeding or improves efficiency during HoLEP surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can't prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or other prostate surgeries.

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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

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Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Universiteler, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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