Which prostate surgery works best? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07562386

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sykehuset Innlandet HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common surgeries for men with an enlarged prostate causing urinary problems: standard TURP and a newer technique called bipolar enucleation (BEEP). About 120 men with moderate-sized prostates will be randomly assigned to one surgery. Researchers will measure symptom relief, patient experience, and cost-effectiveness over 12 months to see if one method is better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: surgical procedure (transurethral resection or bipolar enucleation of the prostate)
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could become the preferred surgery for men with enlarged prostate, improving symptom relief and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a moderate-sized trial (120 men) comparing two established procedures, so no dramatic breakthrough is expected. Results may not apply to all prostate sizes or health conditions.

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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.

BENIGN PROSTATE OBSTRUCTION (BPO) LOWER URINARY TRACK SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Akershus University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lørenskog, Norway
Innlandet Hospital Trust
RECRUITING

Hamar, 2318, Norway

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