Registry for assessing treatments of 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 registry collects data on the efficacy and safety of various treatments for benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and lower urinary tract symptoms (BPH-LUTS). It includes clinical, patient-reported, and imaging data from patients treated at the urological department of St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital. The study aims to compare novel treatment options, such as prostatic artery embolization, with established interventions like TURP and laser therapies. Participation requires informed consent from patients aged 18 and older.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients treated for BPH / LUTS / prostatic obstruction at the urological department of KSSG
* Patient age ≥ 18 years
* Informed consent provided

Exclusion Criteria:

-Cognitive impairment not allowing Informed Consent or adequate data assessment.

Where it's running

• St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital
  Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dominik Abt, MD
• Email: dominik.abt@kssg.ch
• Phone: +41 71 494 14 16

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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.