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Prostatic Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Prostatic Artery Embolization for Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03099421
Enrollment
11
Registered
2017-04-04
Start date
2017-03-22
Completion date
2018-12-14
Last updated
2018-12-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hyperplasia Prostatic, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Prostatic Diseases, Urological Manifestations

Keywords

Benign prostatic obstruction, benign prostatic enlargement, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic artery embolization, Quality of Life, IPSS, DAN-PSS, Complications

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) for patients who refuse or are not eligible for surgery with moderate-severe lower urinary tract symptoms or indwelling catheter secondary to benign prostate obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Detailed description

This is a prospective study investigating the safety and efficacy of PAE for patients who refuse or are not eligible for surgery and who suffers from moderate-severe lower urinary tract symptoms or indwelling catheter secondary to benign prostatic obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. It may form the grounding for further research in the shape of a larger randomised clinical trial. Our hypothesis is that PAE will eliminate the need for indwelling catheter and improve IPSS 6 months post-procedure. 1, and 6 months follow-up. Main outcome Ability to void after removal of indwelling catheter Secondary outcomes International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) Quality of Life (QoL) International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Prostate volume Peak void flow (Qmax) Post-void residual (PVR) Classify complications according to Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) guidelines for reporting Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

Interventions

The procedure is performed with the patient under local anaesthetic and if necessary sedation. We will be using a percutaneous transfemoral approach, super-selective catheterisation of small prostatic arteries is carried out using microcatheters. Embolisation will be done using microspherical embolic material.

Sponsors

Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Indwelling catheter secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or * Moderate-severe Obstructive LUTS secondary to BPH refractory to medical treatment * Unsuitable for TURP or refuse surgery

Exclusion criteria

* Bladder dysfunction(and known neurological conditions affecting bladder function) * Urethral strictures * Bladder neck contracture * Known sphincter anomalies * Big bladder diverticulum or stones * Kidney insufficiency (eGFR \< 45) * Coagulation disturbances * Severe atheromatous or tortuosity of arteries * Allergy to contrast medium * Unable to undergo MR imaging * Urological malignancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Ability to void spontaneously6 monthsPatient demonstrate the ability to void spontanously after the removal of the indwelling catheter at 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
QoL1, 6 monthsQuality of Life scored from 0-6, 6 is worst
IIEF1, 6 monthsInternational Index of Erectile Function scored from 0-25, where higher scores represents better erectile function
PV1, 6 monthsProstate Volume measured by MRI
IPSS1, 6 monthsInternational Prostate Symptom Score from 0-35, 35 is most severe symptoms
Qmax1, 6 monthsPeak void flow
PSA1, 6 monthsProstate-specific antigen
PVR1, 6 monthsPost-void residual

Countries

Denmark

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026