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Comparing Water Vapour Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) and TURP
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
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.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Water Vapour Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) and TURP in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Refractory Urinary Retention
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
50 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2023-05-01
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Rezūm
In the REZUM arm, water vapour treatment is performed for all subjects under local anaesthesia.
TURP
In the TURP arm, all men will receive TURP operation under general or spinal anaesthesia
Locations (1)
Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong