New technique to improve urinary control after prostate surgery
Official title: A New Vesicocervical Urethral Reconstruction Technique Improves Urinary Continence in Patients After Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: a Single-center Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Suzhou Municipal Hospital · NCT06754488 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new surgery technique to see if it can help men regain better control over their urination after prostate cancer surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 79 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Suzhou Municipal Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Suzhou, Jiangsu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 31, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06754488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (clinical stage T1 and T2) who are scheduled for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe comorbidities, extensive metastasis, or a history of urinary incontinence may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates a novel bladder neck urethral reconstruction technique aimed at enhancing early urinary continence in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. The study employs a randomized controlled design, dividing participants into four groups to assess the effectiveness of various reconstruction methods. By focusing on the preservation and reconstruction of urinary control structures, the trial seeks to address the significant issue of postoperative urinary incontinence, which affects many patients' quality of life. The outcomes will be evaluated based on improvements in urinary control following surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technique could significantly reduce urinary incontinence in patients after prostate surgery, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While various techniques have been explored for improving urinary control post-surgery, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (1) Preoperative needle biopsy confirmed prostate cancer; (2) The clinical stage is T1 and T2 Exclusion Criteria: (1) Diseases that significantly increase the risk of surgery or anesthesia, such as severe cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and coagulation disorders. (2) Patients with extensive bone metastasis or metastases to other organs (3) patients with a history of urinary incontinence and transurethral resection of the prostate. (4) Tumor invasion of bladder neck.
Where it's running
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Suzhou Municipal Hospital
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tengyue Zeng, doctor
- Email: zty19881201@163.com
- Phone: 86-18351898896
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.