Study seeks to find the 'Sweet Spot' for prostate surgery success
NCT ID NCT07591688
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 400 men undergoing HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate to see if the percentage of tissue removed (enucleation ratio) predicts how much their symptoms improve after 3 months. Researchers aim to find the minimum ratio needed for meaningful relief, measured by a standard symptom score. The results could help surgeons tailor the procedure for better outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons determine the minimum amount of prostate tissue to remove for reliable symptom improvement after HoLEP surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may vary by surgeon technique and patient factors.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult males with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) who are scheduled to undergo holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) at participating urology centers across multiple institutions.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Men aged 18 years pr older who are planned to undergo HoLEP. * Participants who are willing to give informed consent. * Participants who have moderate to severe LUTS (referring to IPSS score 8 points or more). * No history of previous prostate or urethral surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to provide informed consent. * Unwillingness to provide contact information or unreachability during follow-up periods. * Incidental diagnosis of a urogenital malignancy requiring primary treatment after enrollment (e.g., bladder tumor, renal cell carcinoma, testicular tumor).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)
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