Multicentre randomised cotrolled trial comparing bipolar with monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate

Multicentre randomised cotrolled trial comparing bipolar with monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate - Multicentre randomised cotrolled trial comparing bipolar with monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000010801

Enrollment

100

Registered

2013-05-25

Start date

2008-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Interventions

monopolar TURP bipolar TURP

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were age >50 yr, ECOG performance status less than 3, acute urinary retention if catheter removal failed after therapy with a-blockers or chronic urinary retention unresponsive to medical treatment, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) more than 15.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were patients with documented or suspected prostate cancer, bladder calculus, neurogenic bladder, previous prostate surgery, renal impairment, associated hydronephrosis, and urethral stricture.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary end point in this study was safety, with a focus on perioperative findings such as operation time, decline of sodium level, clot retention, transfusion, and any other symptom relating to the procedures.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary endpoints were efficacy findings for patients after 36 months of follow-ups including development of urethral stricture.	—

Countries

Japan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026