Noninvasive ultrasound assessment of bladder function
Official title: Noninvasive Ultrasound Assessment of Detrusor Dysfunction
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT05652023 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new ultrasound method to see if it can help identify bladder problems in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and guide their treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2023 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 20, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05652023 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 scheduled for urodynamic studies due to bladder dysfunction or over 45 scheduled for prostate treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with obesity, known neurologic diseases affecting bladder function, or those who have had significant prior pelvic surgeries 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of a new noninvasive ultrasound method called Quantitative Ultrasound Bladder Vibrometry (QUBV) for assessing detrusor overactivity and aiding in treatment selection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Participants will undergo QUBV ultrasound concurrently with a urodynamic study as part of their routine clinical care. The goal is to determine if this innovative approach can reliably detect abnormal bladder function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this method could provide a safer and more effective way to assess bladder dysfunction and guide treatment decisions.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar noninvasive methods have shown promise in other studies, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aim1: Age \>18 scheduled to undergo UDS for their clinical care for one of the included diagnoses. -Aim2: Inclusions: Age \>45 scheduled to undergo selective photovaporization of the prostate. Exclusion Criteria: * Aim1:Obesity (BMI \>35kg/m2), known neurologic disease impacting bladder function (e.g. spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, prior cerebrovascular accident), previous pelvic radiation therapy, previous radical pelvic surgery (such as for uterine or colorectal cancer), prior bladder surgery (including prostate resection), and pregnant or breast-feeding women. * Aim2:Obesity (BMI \>35kg/m2), known neurologic disease impacting bladder function (e.g. spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, prior cerebrovascular accident), previous pelvic radiation therapy, previous radical pelvic surgery (such as colorectal cancer).
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Azra Alizad, MD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Azra Alizad, MD
- Email: alizad.azra@mayo.edu
- Phone: 5075381727
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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.