HoLEP Sexual Survivorship

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
Northwestern University
Study ID
NCT07660068
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • BPH
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
MALE
Age
18 Years - 100 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Telephone Interview — OTHER
    A one-time 30-45-minute telephone interview and discussion regarding the participants' after HoLEP experience and sexual satisfaction following HoLEP.
  • Questionnaires over the span of 24 months — OTHER
    Participants will complete questionnaires at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months post-operatively

Study Details

The objective of this study is to evaluate how sexual function, ejaculatory function, and overall sexual satisfaction change following Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). In doing so, the study team will examine the trade-off between relief of lower urinary tract symptoms and changes in sexual function.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
252 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Focus Group
    To better assess what questions are pertinent to patient sexual satisfaction post-HoLEP, the study team will first conduct a preliminary study of 15 patients who are currently sexually active after the HoLEP procedure. The preliminary study will be conducted by a one-time 30-45-minute telephone interview and discussion regarding the participants' after HoLEP experience and sexual satisfaction following HoLEP.
  • Arm: Longitudinal Cohort
    The main longitudinal study in which the study team will follow HoLEP patients for 24 months post-operatively. The longtiudinal study cohort is powered to detect a clinically meaningful discrepancy in symptoms after the HoLEP procedure and patient reported ratings.

Primary Outcome Measure

Ejaculatory function [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Northwestern UniversityChicagoIllinois60611-

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