Patient experiences after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia

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 observational study aims to gather detailed information on patients' recovery following surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It will track pain levels, urinary symptoms, and medication use over a three-month period after three different surgical methods: transurethral resection, transurethral vaporization, and laser transurethral enucleation of the prostate. Patients will complete daily self-assessment forms to report their experiences, which will help researchers understand recovery patterns and symptom relief. The study will include 500 men over 50 years old who have been diagnosed with BPH and have an indication for surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia
* Singed informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-swedish speaking patients

Where it's running

• Alingsås lasarett, department of general surgery, urology and orthopaedic surgery
  Alingsås, Sweden Recruiting
• Kungälvs sjukhus, department of urology
  Kungälv, Sweden Not yet recruiting
• NU sjukvården, Uddevalla sjukhus, department of urology
  Uddevalla, Sweden Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joakim BE Strömberg, MD, PhD — Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Joakim BE Strömberg, MD, PhD
• Email: joakim.stromberg@vgregion.se
• Phone: 46-768-341-327

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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.