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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 42 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 31 countries (most in United States (9), Egypt (8), China (6)). By phase: Phase 4 (4), Phase 1 (1). The most active sponsors are Beni-Suef University (5), Chinese University of Hong Kong (2), Northwestern University (2). There are also 3 NIH-funded research projects on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, with $1.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 42Clinical trials
- 3NIH research projects
- 31Countries
Newest Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials
All recruiting trials (42)
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Sonablate HIFU Registry for Prostate Cancer and BPH
This registry collects real-world data from men treated with Sonablate HIFU to see how well it works and how it affects urinary and sexual function over the long term.
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Tamsulosin alone vs. tamsulosin with tadalafil for troublesome urinary symptoms from enlarged prostate
This study tests whether adding tadalafil to tamsulosin helps men with BPH see better urinary symptoms and quality of life, using two tadalafil doses over 12 weeks.
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MRI-DTI look at the urethral sphincter ring and prostate base shape
This imaging study tests how the male urethral internal sphincter ring appears on MRI-DTI and how it relates to prostate base morphology in men undergoing clinically indicated MRI.
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Tamsulosin With or Without Tadalafil for a Trial Without Catheter After Acute Urinary Retention
This study tests whether adding tadalafil to tamsulosin helps men with a first episode of acute urinary retention due to enlarged prostate pass urine without needing a catheter.
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Tamsulosin dose change or switch to silodosin before catheter removal in men with BPH-related acute urinary retention
This trial tests whether continuing tamsulosin, increasing its dose, or switching to silodosin helps men with BPH-related acute urinary retention go without a catheter after seven days.
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Water Vapor Therapy vs Ejaculation-Sparing Enucleation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This study tests whether Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (Rezum) or an ejaculation-sparing enucleation procedure better helps sexually active men with bothersome BPH symptoms.
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Water Vapor Therapy versus Ejaculation-Preserving HoLEP for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This study compares Rezum water vapor therapy to ejaculation-preserving HoLEP in sexually active men with moderate-to-severe symptoms from BPH to see which preserves ejaculation better while easing urinary symptoms.
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Spinal vs. General Anesthesia for Open Simple Prostatectomy
This trial tests whether spinal anesthesia reduces postoperative bleeding compared with general anesthesia in men undergoing open simple prostatectomy for BPH.
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Magneto 150 vs MOSES 2.0 for HoLEP in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This trial tests whether the Magneto 150 holmium laser can shorten intraoperative bleeding time compared with MOSES 2.0 during HoLEP for enlarged prostate.
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Ejaculation-Preserving Bipolar Prostate Enucleation for BPH
This randomized trial tests whether a modified ejaculation-preserving bipolar TUEP can maintain ejaculation while still relieving urinary symptoms in sexually active men with BPH who didn’t improve with meds.
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Bioblation: Combined biopsy and laser treatment for prostate symptoms and suspected cancer
A single-session procedure (Bioblation) combines a trans-perineal prostate biopsy with laser ablation to relieve severe LUTS and treat likely low- to favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
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Tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding during TURP
This trial tests whether giving tranexamic acid before TURP helps reduce blood loss for men 50 and older with BPH.
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Safety and how the body handles AD-116 and AD-1161 in healthy adult men
This will test how safe AD-116 and AD-1161 are and how the body processes them in healthy adult men after a meal.
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Extended ambulatory bladder monitoring with the Glean Urodynamics System
This will test whether the Glean Urodynamics System can safely monitor bladder function in adults who need urodynamic testing, both during a clinic visit and for up to 24 hours at home.
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Lingze tablets plus tamsulosin to improve sleep and nighttime urination after prostate enucleation
We will test whether adding the herbal Lingze tablets to tamsulosin helps men 50 and older who still wake two or more times per night to urinate after HoLEP.
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Smart wearable for monitoring bladder function in men with BPH
A non-invasive wearable device is tested to see if it can measure bladder function as accurately as the standard uroflowmetry test in men with BPH.
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Pelvic floor exercises to improve urinary symptoms after enlarged prostate surgery
This trial will try pelvic floor muscle exercises to see if they reduce urinary symptoms and improve quality of life in men after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
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Edison System histotripsy treatment for enlarged prostate (BPH)
This will test whether the HistoSonics Edison System's histotripsy procedure is safe for men 50 and older with symptomatic enlarged prostate (BPH).
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Evaluating a new therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study tests a new treatment called steep pulse therapy for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia to see if it works better than the usual medication.
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Patient experiences after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study is trying to understand how men over 50 recover after surgery for an enlarged prostate by tracking their pain, urinary symptoms, and medication use for three months.
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Comparing two treatments for prostate issues
This study is testing whether a new water vapor treatment for prostate issues works just as well as a popular lift procedure for men over 50 with BPH symptoms.
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HoLEP versus bipolar enucleation for men with large prostates
This will test whether bipolar enucleation works as well as Holmium Laser Enucleation (HoLEP) for men over 50 with large prostates who need surgery for BPH.
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Treatment of enlarged prostate using water vapor therapy
This study is testing if a new water vapor treatment can help men with an enlarged prostate feel better by reducing their symptoms.
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Beacon robotic platform to assist Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
This tests whether the Beacon robotic platform helps surgeons perform HoLEP for men with benign prostatic enlargement who have urinary symptoms or retention.
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Local anesthesia for water vapor therapy in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study is testing if using a special catheter for local anesthesia during water vapor therapy can help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia feel less pain and improve their quality of life compared to general anesthesia.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of Rezum water vapor therapy for prostate enlargement
This study is testing if Rezum water vapor therapy can safely help men over 50 with prostate enlargement feel better and improve their symptoms.
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High-intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment for enlarged prostate
This study is testing a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for men aged 50 to 85 with an enlarged prostate to see if it can improve their urinary symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.
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Registry for Transperineal Laser Ablation of Prostate for Urinary Symptoms
This study is testing how well Transperineal Laser Ablation of the prostate helps men with urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate and looks at how different patients respond to the treatment.
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Observational study on BPH treatment in Greek men
This study is trying to see if a combination of two medications can help Greek men with moderate to severe BPH symptoms feel better when other treatments haven't worked well enough.
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Treatment for male overactive bladder using sacral neuromodulation
This study is testing a new device to see if it can help men with overactive bladder feel better after prostate surgery or radiation therapy.
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Innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and varicocele
This study is testing a new, less invasive surgery for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and varicoceles to see if it can improve their symptoms and reduce complications compared to traditional methods.
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Evaluating the Optilume BPH Catheter System for treating enlarged prostate
This study is testing the Optilume BPH Catheter System to see if it can help men with an enlarged prostate feel better and improve their urinary symptoms over a year.
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Observing the quality of life in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study looks at how different treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia affect the daily lives and well-being of patients.
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Improving care for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia using patient feedback
This study is testing if using feedback from men with benign prostatic hyperplasia can help doctors provide better care and improve their quality of life by focusing on a wider range of symptoms.
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Comparing two surgical methods for treating prostate enlargement while preserving ejaculation
This study is testing two different surgical methods for treating prostate enlargement in men to see which one helps improve urinary symptoms while also preserving the ability to ejaculate.
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Global registry for benign prostatic hyperplasia treatments
This study is collecting information from men with benign prostatic hyperplasia to see how different treatments work and to help improve future care.
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Assessing treatment outcomes for benign prostate hyperplasia in Hong Kong
This study is trying to see how well different surgical treatments for benign prostate hyperplasia work for men in Hong Kong who have not found relief from their urinary symptoms with medication.
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Urolift Before SBRT to Try to Lower Urinary Side Effects in Men with BPH and Prostate Cancer
This study tests whether doing Urolift before SBRT can lessen urinary side effects for men with BPH and prostate cancer needing radiation therapy.
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Registry for patients undergoing TULSA procedure for prostate conditions
This study is tracking patients who have had the TULSA procedure for prostate issues to see how safe and effective it is and how it affects their quality of life over time.
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Comparing prostate artery embolization to surgery for enlarged prostate treatment
This study is testing whether a new procedure called prostate artery embolization works as well as traditional surgery for men with an enlarged prostate and bothersome urinary symptoms.
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Registry for assessing treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study is collecting information to see how well different treatments for enlarged prostate symptoms work, comparing new options with traditional ones for men aged 18 and older.
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Managing anticoagulation in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing laser surgery
This study is testing whether keeping patients on blood thinners or stopping them before laser surgery for prostate enlargement is safer and leads to fewer complications.
NIH-funded research (3)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Enhanced patient-reported tools to guide easy, real-time decisions for benign prostatic hyperplasia
A clinical project will use patient-reported symptom surveys to help doctors choose the best treatments for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Fat-rich TREM2+ immune cells that may drive an enlarged prostate
This project looks at whether fat-filled immune cells called TREM2+ macrophages cause prostate enlargement and if targeting them could help men with BPH.
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Noninvasive treatment for enlarged prostate tissue
This study is testing a new, gentle ultrasound treatment called histotripsy to help break down tough tissue in the prostate that causes urinary problems for older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), aiming to make treatment easier and quicker without the need for surgery.
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Quick answers
How many Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia clinical trials are recruiting right now?
42, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 31 countries. The most sites are in United States (9 trials), Egypt (8 trials), China (6 trials), Hong Kong (4 trials), France (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 4, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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