Steam vs. pill: which works better for prostate troubles?
NCT ID NCT07169773
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study compared two treatments for enlarged prostate symptoms: a procedure called Rezum that uses water vapor (steam) to shrink prostate tissue, and the daily pill tamsulosin. 94 men with mild to moderate symptoms took part. The goal was to see which approach better improves urinary flow, symptom scores, and quality of life over 12 months.
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Locations
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The Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCM
Cairo, Nozha, 4470351, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Rezum (water vapor thermal ablation) and tamsulosin
What this could lead to
If Rezum proves better or equal to tamsulosin, it could offer a one-time procedure to ease urinary symptoms instead of daily medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 94 participants. Results may not apply to all men, and Rezum is a procedure with its own risks like any surgery.
Conditions
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