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Post-Market Study to Assess iTind Safety in Comparison to UroLift

A Post-Market, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter International Study to Assess the Safety of the Temporarily Implanted Nitinol Device (iTind) Compared to the UroLift® System in Subjects With Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04757116
Acronym
MT-08
Enrollment
206
Registered
2021-02-17
Start date
2022-09-26
Completion date
2031-12-31
Last updated
2025-10-31

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

Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Brief summary

The study objective is to evaluate the safety of the iTind device comparied to UroLift.

Detailed description

Both iTind and UroLift are minimally invasive treatment options for relieving lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The iTind device is a temporary, self-expanding nitinol implant that remains in place for 5 to 7 days to reshape the prostatic urethra through localized ischemic pressure and tissue remodeling. In contrast, the UroLift system involves the permanent placement of transprostatic implants that retract the enlarged lateral lobes of the prostate to widen the urethral lumen. This study is designed to directly compare the safety and effectiveness of the iTind device versus the UroLift system in treating LUTS due to BPH.

Interventions

DEVICEiTind

The iTind is implemented for 5-7 days

PROCEDUREUroLift

UroLift is a minimally invasive procedure where permanent implants are placed in the prostate.

Sponsors

Olympus Europe SE & Co. KG
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Diagnosis of lower urinary tract symptoms presumed to be secondary to benign prostatic enlargement causing bladder outlet obstruction for which treatment is recommended 2. Willing and able to provide informed consent 3. Males ≥ 50 years of age or older 4. PSA \< 4 ng/dl, ng/ml or if the PSA is 4 - 10 ng/dl, ng/ml, prostate cancer must be ruled out to the satisfaction of the Principal Investigator (PI) by local standard of care methods within prior 6 months 5. Prostate volume up to 75 cc (inclusive) documented by cross-sectional imaging (TRUS, MRI, etc.). Results from standard of care imaging may be accepted up to 6 months prior to Screening if the subject was not on 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) at that time 6. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥ 13 7. Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) of ≤ 15 mL/sec and ≥ 5 mL/sec (voided volume must be ≥ 125 mL) 8. Willing and able to complete all study visits including questionnaires at baseline and at follow-up visits

Exclusion criteria

1. History of prostate cancer or suspected, should be ruled out to the satisfaction of the PI by local standard of care methods within prior 6 months 2. Confirmed or suspected bladder cancer within the last 2 years 3. History of acute bacterial prostatitis within the last 2 years 4. Median lobe obstruction of the prostate as confirmed by cross-sectional imaging 5. PSA value \> 10 ng/dl, ng/ml 6. Contraindicated for iTind or UroLift as determined by the PI 7. Neurogenic bladder and/or sphincter abnormalities due to Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral vascular accident, diabetes or other neurological disorders that affect bladder function 8. Clinically significant bladder diverticulum 9. Diagnosed with urethral stricture, meatal stenosis, bladder neck contracture, rectal disease, artificial urinary sphincter, incompetent sphincter, urinary incontinence due to incompetent sphincter 10. Prior rectal surgery (other than hemorrhoidectomy) or history of rectal disease if the therapy may potentially cause injury to sites or previous rectal surgery (e.g., if a transrectal probe is used), pelvic radiotherapy or radical pelvic surgery, urinary diversion surgery, prostate surgery, balloon dilation, urethral stent implantation, laser prostatectomy, or any other invasive treatment to the prostate, or penile prosthesis that may prevent insertion of the iTind or UroLift device 11. An active urinary tract infection 12. Hematuria or cystolithiasis within the last 3 months 13. Prostate volume \> 75 cc 14. Post-void residual volume (PVR) \> 250 mL 15. Actively using catheterization or unable to void naturally 16. Unable to complete the required washout period for alpha blockers 17. Taking anti-platelet or anticoagulants (except low dose aspirin - 81 mg - 100 mg) within the last 7 days prior to randomization 18. Known or suspected allergy to nickel, titanium or polyester/polypropylene

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of all intraoperative and post-operative complications3 monthsIncidence of all intraoperative and post-operative complications (i.e., related to procedure and/or device) at 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in change from baseline between iTind and UroLift groups in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 monthsDifference in change of International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) from baseline between iTind and UroLift groups
Difference in change of QoL scores from baseline between iTind and UroLift1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 monthsDifference in change of QoL scores from baseline between iTind and UroLift
Difference in rate of re-intervention1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 60 monthsDifference in rate of re-intervention between iTind and UroLift groups
Difference in reporting between iTind and UroLift groups1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 60 monthsDifference in reporting between iTind and UroLift groups in overall incidence of adverse events.

Countries

United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Primary ContactSelen ZuelbaharOlgun, PhD
Selen.ZuelbaharOlgun@olympus.com+1-650-586-2171
Backup ContactLina Ginnetti, MA
lina.ginnetti@olympus.com+1-617-352-5436

Outcome results

None listed

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