Ejaculatory-Sparing HoLEP vs Standard HoLEP

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
Northwestern University
Study ID
NCT07631286
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Enlarged Prostate With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
MALE
Age
18 Years - 100 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Ejaculatory-sparing (ES-sparing) HoLEP — OTHER
    The ejaculatory sparing technique involves sparing the distal apex of the prostate in particular the anterior portion of the prostate which will allow for coaptation necessary for antegrade ejaculation.

Study Details

The objective of this study is to compare a new surgical technique for HoLEP that will allow for sparing of ejaculation post-HoLEP.

Key Dates

Start date
May 30, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
48 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • No Intervention: Standard HoLEP
    HoLEP procedure performed using standard care technique.
  • Active Comparator: ES-HoLEP
    HoLEP procedure performed using ejaculatory-sparing HoLEP technique.

Primary Outcome Measure

Incidence of retrograde ejaculation [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIP
Northwestern UniversityChicagoIllinois60611

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