Database for patients with urethral stricture undergoing surgery
Construction of a Clinical Urethral Stricture Database for a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
This study is trying to gather information from patients with urethral stricture who are having surgery to see how well different surgical methods work and how they affect quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Graz Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Graz, Styria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362083 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients scheduled for urethral surgeries such as internal urethrotomy, urethral plastic surgeries, or hypospadias corrections.
Not a fit: Patients who lack the capacity to consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better-informed treatment options for patients with urethral stricture.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited scientific data on urethral surgeries, this approach aims to fill a gap in the existing literature and is considered novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Graz, Styria
- Röthl Martina Anna — Graz, Styria, Austria (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.