Database for patients with urethral stricture undergoing surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to create a prospective clinical database for patients undergoing various urethral surgeries due to urethral stricture. It will collect pre-operative, intraoperative, and postoperative data, including follow-up information through questionnaires. The main goals are to determine the success rates of these surgeries over different time frames and to identify risk factors for recurrence of urethral stricture. Additionally, the study will assess the quality of life before and after surgery to compare different surgical techniques and improve patient counseling.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

All patients undergoing any of the following urethral surgeries are included:

* Internal urethrotomy according to Sachse (endoscopic transurethral urethrotomy)
* End-to-end anastomosis
* Urethral plastic surgeries with oral mucosa graft (potentially penile skin)
* Urethral plastic surgeries with mesh graft
* Hypospadias corrections
* Boutonniere
* (Self) bougienage of the urethra

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of capacity to consent

Where it's running

• Röthl Martina Anna
  Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.