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MIST: A Comparison of Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA), Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT), and Medical Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Diagnostic Ultrasound
Urologix
Medtronic
Merck
Sanofi-Synthelabo
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) |
Purpose
The primary objective of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the efficacy and safety of three treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): transurethral needle ablation (TUNA), transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT), and medical therapy with alfuzosin and finasteride.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
Device: Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT) Device: Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA) Therapy Drug: Finasteride and Alfuzosin |
Phase III |
MedlinePlus related topics: Prostate Diseases
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapy for BPH
Expected Total Enrollment: 714
Study start: April 2004
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 50 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Male
Criteria
Inclusion
Exclusion
Location and Contact Information
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