This study is to assess the clinical data of Rezum (water vapor therapy) in patients with BPO (benign prostate obstruction) and male LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) in terms of efficacy, durability and safety in a large, prospective, multi-center cohort consisting of 1000 "real-life" patients with a follow-up of 5 years.
All male patients who are treated with Rezum due to prostate obstruction and LUTS in the participating study centers can be included if certain inclusion criteria are met and some
The indication to perform Rezum needs to be made independently from the study. The decision for Rezum treatment is the responsibility of each individual practitioner and patient.
Age ≥ 18 years
Operated or supervision of surgery by a certified urologist
Subgroups of special interest are e.g. catheter-dependent patients, patients with oral anticoagulation, patients with preoperative urodynamic pressure-flow investigation (not older than 6 months) or patients with prostates bigger than 80 ml
Patients who are treated with Rezum - water vapor therapy of the prostate due to benign prostate obstruction (BPO) or male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as part of routine clinical practice. Patients will be recruited within the participating study hospitals as part of regular patient care after an indication for Rezum treatment has been made independent of the study.
Cohort
Prospective
Collection and evaluation of clinical (CROMs) and patient-reported outcomes (PROMs)
Other interventionThe study uses a web-based German-language database (electronic data capture system, EDCS) called "REDCap" that provides both clinical reported outcome measures (CROMs) and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). PROMs are investigated by validated questionnaires: IPSS/QoL, ICIQ-MLUTS, MSHQ, ICIQ-MLUTSsex, QoR-15GE, PROMIS Global Health 10, ICIQ-S, NRS, and by home urine flow measurement (initially iUFlow, since October 2025 EmanoFlow ) as well as by self-designed questionnaires to assess patients´ preferences and expectations for Rezum and for surgical therapy of the prostate, satisfaction with the Rezum therapy, side effects of the Rezum therapy, (re)medication to treat BPO and LUTS, and reoperations after Rezum therapy.
Analysis of uroflowmetry data by EmanoFlow Mobile Application (App) and Emano Clinic Portal
Other interventionIf patients have a smartphone with app function (Android or Apple), they will be provided with an FDA-registered home uroflowmetry mobile App (called EmanoFlow from Emano Metrics, USA) at study entry. This AI-based mobile application should enable patients to measure their urine flow conveniently from home and thus be independent of the medical consultation. EmanoFlow is marketed by Emano Metrics Inc., a Delaware C Corporation with its principal place of business at 132 East Broadway Suite 700, Eugene, OR, 97401, USA. Every time a patient is using the mobile App urine flow measurement data will be sent to the home uroflowmetry database (Emano Flow Clinic Portal).
Change in International Prostate Symptom Score/ Quality of Life (IPSS/ QoL)
The IPSS is an eight-item validated questionnaire, consisting of seven symptom questions and one QoL question. The IPSS score is categorised as 'asymptomatic' (0 points), 'mildly symptomatic' (1-7 points), 'moderately symptomatic' (8-19 points), and 'severely symptomatic' (20-35 points).
Change of maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) measured by uroflowmetry
Self-measured by patients at home using the iUFlow device (Kesem Health)
Change of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire for male lower urinary tract symptoms (ICIQ-MLUTS)
The ICIQ-MLUTS is a widely used and validated patient-completed questionnaire including incontinence questions and bother for each symptom. It contains thirteen items (including incontinence questions and bother for each symptom), with subscales for nocturia and overactive bladder (OAB).
Change of Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ)
The MSHQ long form includes 3 domains: Erection scale (3 items), Ejaculation scale (7 items), Sexual satisfaction scale (6 items) (additional 2 items measuring bothersome linked to erection and ejaculation). Additional Items (Sexual Activity and Desire) are not to be collected.
Change of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Male Sexual Matters Associated with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Module (ICIQ-MLUTSsex)
The ICIQ-MLUTSsex is a patient-completed questionnaire for detailed evaluation of male sexual matters associated with their lower urinary tract symptoms and impact on quality of life (QoL). It is composed of 4 sections (erection, ejaculation, pain/discomfort during ejaculation, impact of urinary symptoms).
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University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Lead sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
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