Which prostate procedure spares your sex life? new study has answers
NCT ID NCT07566689
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 110 men with an enlarged prostate to compare two minimally invasive treatments: laser surgery (HoLEP) and water vapor therapy (Rezum). The goal was to see which one better protects sexual function, especially ejaculation. Participants filled out questionnaires before and after treatment to measure changes. The results help men and their doctors choose the best option for both symptom relief and sexual health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients aged 50 years or older * Diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) * Presence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) * International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥ 13 * Peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) ≤ 15 mL/s * Failure of medical therapy for BPH * Sexually active and in a stable relationship Exclusion Criteria: * History of prostate cancer * Prior prostate surgery * Neurogenic bladder dysfunction * Urethral stricture disease * Active urinary tract infection * Severe comorbidities contraindicating surgery
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beni-Suef University Hospital
Banī Suwayf, 62511, Egypt
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