KTP (Potassium-titanyl-phosphate) Laser Versus TUR-P (Transurethral Resection of Prostate)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

• Registration Number: NCT02011308
• Lead Sponsor: University of Helsinki

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare safety and efficacy of Green Light PVP (Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate) compared to TUR-P.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-01
• Study First Submitted: 2012-02-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-12-10
• Study First Posted: 2013-12-13
• Primary Completion: 2015-10
• Study Completion: 2015-10
• Status Verified: 2017-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 2017-11-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 217

Inclusion Criteria

• Men undergoing surgery for BPH

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous prostate surgery
• Carcinoma of the prostate
• Neurogenic bladder
• Bladder carcinoma

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score)	12 months	symptom

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maximum flow rate (Qmax)	3, 6 and 12 months
Length of hospital stay	Postoperative recovery
IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function questionnaire)	12 months	Erectile Dysfunction
DAN-PSS (Danish Prostate Symptom Score)	3, 6 and 12 months	symptom
Perioperative bleeding	Time of operation
Length of catheterization	Postoperative recovery
Residual urine	3, 6 and 12 months
TRUS (transrectal ultrasound)	12 months	Measurement of prostate size

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helsinki University Hospital; 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland