New balloon treatment eases prostate troubles in early trial
NCT ID NCT03423979
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested a special balloon coated with medicine to open up the prostate and improve urine flow in men with moderate-to-severe symptoms. 80 men aged 50 and older took part, and researchers checked their progress for up to 5 years. The goal was to see if the treatment safely reduces symptoms like frequent urination and weak stream.
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Locations
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Centro Especializado San Fernando
Panama City, Panama
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Centro Medico Dr. Canela, SRL
La Romana, Dominican Republic
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Consultorios Royal Center
Panama City, Urbanización Marbella Ciudad de Panamá, Panama
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Union Medica Hospital
Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago Province, Dominican Republic
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Urolaser SRL
Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic
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