Megestrol in Treating Patients With Endometrial Neoplasia or Endometrial Hyperplasia
High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial NeoplasiaStage 0 Uterine Corpus CancerThis randomized phase II trial is studying how well megestrol works in treating patients with endometrial neoplasia or endometrial hyperplasia. Estrogen can cause the growth of endometrial cancer cells. Hormone therapy using megestrol may fight endometrial cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the abnormal cells.
A Clinical Trial Comparing Laser TURP With and Without Dutasteride.
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaThe purpose of this research study is to determine if the study drug Dutasteride taken before and after Laser TURP(Transurethral Resection of the Prostate), can provide effective and safe, long term improvement of lower urinary tract symptoms.
External Ionizing Radiation to Prevent Restenosis on Haemodialysis Vascular Access
Renal InsufficiencyChronic4 moreAlthough ionizing radiations have been proposed for the prevention of intimal hyperplasia in coronary and peripheral arteries, information is lacking on how irradiation may prevent neointimal smooth-muscle cell proliferation and restenosis on prosthetic haemodialysis vascular access. We will assess the preventive effect of one dose of radiations (14 Gy) administered transcutaneously one day after dilatation of stenosis on prosthetic haemodialysis vascular access in a randomized controlled trial with a standardized clinical and ultrasonographic one-year follow-up.
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lonidamine for the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic...
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaThe purpose of this trial is to evaluate the dose response relationship of lonidamine and the primary efficacy endpoint, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), in subjects with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
To Evaluate the Safety and Performance of the ProstaCare Water Electrolysis System in Relieving...
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the ProstaCare System in relieving symptoms of urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Waterjet Prostate Ablation
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaIntroduction Men with enlarged prostates commonly experience lower urinary tract symptoms and may go on to develop complications such as acute urinary retention (AUR). Surgery is the standard treatment option required to remove the enlarged prostates and to rectify such complications. Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) was first performed over 80 years ago and is still regarded as the "gold standard" for the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) in prostates between 30 and 80ml. While TURP results in an improvement in symptoms, perioperative morbidity and long-term complications can include postoperative bleeding, urinary retention, incontinence, urethral strictures, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory dysfunction. Aquablation, a novel minimally invasive water ablation therapy combining image guidance and robotics (AQUABEAM®, Procept BioRobotics, Redwood Shores, CA, USA) for the targeted and heatfree removal of prostate tissue is one of the efforts in the development of new technology in recent years to replicate the effectiveness of TURP and at the same time with an improved safety profile. In this study, investigators plan to evaluate the feasibility and safety of Aquablation in the management of AUR secondary to BPE. Method 20 participants are expected in this study. After patients consent to participate in the study, they will go through Aquablation under general anaesthesia or spinal anaesthesia. The ablation is delivered by transurethral means. After the procedure, subject is expected to go home on the following day. Subject will be assessed 3 months and 6 months after the procedure. Follow-up assessment includes blood tests, prostate ultrasound and urodynamic study.
The Use of REZUM System in Chinese Male Patients With LUTS Secondary to Benign Prostate Enlargement...
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaMen with enlarged prostates commonly experience lower urinary tract symptoms and may go on to develop complications such as acute urinary retention (AUR). Surgery is the standard treatment option required to remove the enlarged prostates and to rectify such complications. Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) was first performed over 80 years ago and is still regarded as the "gold standard" for the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) in prostates between 30 and 80ml. While TURP results in an improvement in symptoms, perioperative morbidity and long-term complications can include postoperative bleeding, urinary retention, incontinence, urethral strictures, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory dysfunction. Rezūm is a system uses water steam energy to remove the particular part of the prostate that enlarges and causes symptoms due to BPH. Rezum involves a radiofrequency (RF) generator system and an endoscopic device that is introduced into the body via the urethra. Radiofrequency energy from the generator will heat up a controlled amount of water inside the system and converting the water into vapour or steam. The thermal energy created outside the body is delivered into the prostate tissue through the tiny needle at the tip of the endoscopic device. Small amount of steam will then be injected into the tissue and energy will be released during the conversion of steam to water. The energy will heat up the prostate tissue and result in gradually removal of the targeted obstructive prostate tissue. The treatment procedure takes approximately 3-7 minutes and can be performed as day surgery. No radiofrequency energy is delivered into the body, other than the prostate. Throughout the procedure normal saline (salty water) is running into the urethra through the scope to help ensure better views and to prevent the urethra from overheating. Voiding symptom will gradually improve after the procedure. From clinical study based in Caucasian population, patients had improved urinary flow rate by on average 50% and also improvement in quality of life scores. The treatment results could last for at least 4 years. However, information regarding the use of Rezum in Chinese and Asian is lacking. This study is proposed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Rezum in our population.
Study of CryoSpray Ablation of Low Grade or High Grade Dysplasia Within Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's EsophagusHigh Grade Dysplasia1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the CryoSpray Ablation System to treat esophageal low grade dysplasia (LGD) or high grade dysplasia (HGD) within Barrett's Esophagus (BE).
ALF-STONE: Alfuzosin in Uretheric Stones
Prostatic HyperplasiaThe aim of the study is to assess the effect of Alfuzosin compared with placebo, for 7 days, on the outcome of patients with uretheric stones submitted to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), namely in the percentage of patients without imagiologic evidence of any stone after 72h to 96 hours. This study will also specifically focus on the evaluation of time of stone clearance and of pain reduction (Numeric Rating Scale).
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lonidamine for the Treatment of Symptomatic Benign Prostatic...
Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaEnlarged ProstateThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of lonidamine (50mg, 150mg) compared to placebo in subjects with symptomatic BPH.