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Ejaculatory-Sparing HoLEP vs Standard HoLEP

Northwestern University · NCT07631286

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–100 · Men only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
48
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
June 15, 2026
Record last updated
August 20, 2026

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What the study is about

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

Being studied: Ejaculatory-sparing (ES-sparing) HoLEP

Conditions: Enlarged Prostate (BPH); Enlarged Prostate With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients who are sexually active with antegrade ejaculation who are undergoing HoLEP for the treatment of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients with pre-existing retrograde ejaculation
  • Patients who are not sexually active
  • Patients with indwelling urinary catheter prior to surgery, neurological disease, or history of prior prostatic/urethral surgery that may impact ejaculation
  • Patients who lack decisional capacity
  • Patients unable to read/speak English

Recruiting US locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, IL 60611

    Site contact: Amy E Krambeck, MD

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Alyssa McDonald, MPH · 312-695-8146 · alyssa.mcdonald@northwestern.edu
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