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Transurethral Prostate Resection (TURP) vs. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)

RecruitingNAAges 45 Years - anyMaleUppsala University
NCT05531240 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study focuses on the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia which causes lower urinary tract symptoms. The purpose of the research project is to evaluate PAE in terms of both medical and health economic outcomes. To evaluate whether there are any differences in effect (IPSS), complications, costs and perceived quality of life compared with TUR-P.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Benign prostatic hyperplasia where medical treatment has not helped or for other reasons has not been deemed applicable * IPSS\>=12 * Prostate volume \[40-100\] ml measured via transrectal ultrasound * Peak flow rate (Qmax) \<= 15 ml / s, * Verified obstruction by urodynamic studies (cystometry) * Surgery not contraindicated Exclusion Criteria: * known prostate or bladder cancer * Severe atherosclerosis * Kidney failure eGFR \< 30 * Urethral stricture * Active cystitis or prostatitis * Bladder stone. * Neurogenic bladder disorder * known allergy to iodinated contrast medium
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What it tests

  • Prostate Artery Embolization
  • Transurethral Prostate Resection (TURP)
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Where

4 sites
Helsingborgs Hospital
Helsingborg, Sweden
Mälarsjukhuset
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Lasarettet i Enköping
Enköping, Sweden
Region Vastmanland Hospital
Västerås, Sweden
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