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Comparing Water Vapour Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) and TURP

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong
Started2023-05-01
Est. completion2026-04-30
Eligibility
Age50 Years – 80 Years
SexMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT05762198

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial using a non-inferiority design with the subjects randomized 1:1 to either water vapour thermal treatment (REZUM) arm or transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) arm.

Eligibility

Age: 50 Years – 80 YearsSex: MALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Men 50-80 years
* Refractory urinary retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
* On urethral Foley's catheter before treatment
* Prostate size 30-80ml on ultrasound

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior prostate operation
* Past or current history of prostate cancer
* Strong suspicion of prostate cancer (e.g. Elevated PSA before urinary retention or abnormal prostate on DRE without workup for prostate cancer)
* Known Urethral stricture / Bladder stone / Hypocontractile bladder
* Known neurological diseases which may affect bladder function (e.g. Parkinsonism, stroke)
* Contraindicated to undergo TURP or REZUM (e.g. not fit for GA/SA, active urinary tract infection, fail to be placed in lithotomy position, uncorrectable coagulopathy, antiplatelet or anticoagulant which cannot be stopped)

Conditions2

CancerProstate Cancer

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