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OPtilume™ BPH Catheter SystEm for Treatment of Men eXperiencing Symptomatic BPH

A Prospective Multi-site Registry of Real-world Experience With the OPtilume™ BPH Catheter SystEm for Treatment of Men eXperiencing Symptomatic BPH

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06560476
Acronym
APEX
Enrollment
500
Registered
2024-08-19
Start date
2024-03-30
Completion date
2027-03-30
Last updated
2026-07-10

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

Conditions

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Keywords

BPH, Drug Coated Balloon, DCB, Prostate, LUTS, Optilume

Brief summary

APEX is a prospective multi-site registry of real-world experience with the Optilume™ BPH Catheter System for treatment of men experiencing symptomatic BPH.

Interventions

OTHERData collection

Subject's data will be collected from patients that are undergoing care using the Optilume drug-coated catheter system.

Sponsors

Urotronic Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1\. Patients treated with the Optilume BPH Catheter System in accordance with the Instructions for Use (IFU).

Exclusion criteria

1. Unwilling to abstain from sexual intercourse or use a condom for 30 days post-procedure and utilize a highly effective contraceptive for at least 12 months post-procedure 2. Presence of an artificial urinary sphincter, penile prosthesis, or stent(s) in the urethra or prostate 3. Confirmed or suspected malignancy of prostate or bladder. 4. Active urinary tract infection (UTI) 5. Anatomy (e.g., presence of false passage or size of meatus) is not suitable for treatment with the Optilume BPH Catheter System

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The primary efficacy endpoint is the average IPSS change from baseline to 12 months.Baseline to 12 monthsThe primary efficacy endpoint is the average IPSS change from baseline to 12 months. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) can be utilized to measure the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. It is a validated, reproducible scoring system to assess disease severity and response to therapy. The IPSS is made up of 7 questions related to voiding symptoms. A score of 0 to 7 indicates mild symptoms, 8 to 19 indicates moderate symptoms and 20 to 35 indicates severe symptoms. It is not a reliable diagnostic tool for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of BPH, but can be used to quantitatively measure LUTS after a diagnosis is made.
The primary safety endpoint is the freedom from treatment-related adverse SAEs.Baseline to 12 monthsThe primary safety endpoint is the freedom from treatment-related adverse SAEs.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Frequency and severity of treatment-related AEsFrom baseline to through study completion, an average of 2 years.Adverse events will be collected and assessed for relatedness to the device and the procedure as well as for severity. The Clavien-Dindo severity grading scale is a commonly used criteria in the urology community.
Change in IPSS over timeFrom baseline to through study completion, an average of 2 years.The IPSS tool is the most commonly reported symptom score for obstructive urinary symptoms secondary to BPH. Average IPSS scores, absolute change from baseline, and percent change from baseline will be reported at each follow-up timepoint. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) can be utilized to measure the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. It is a validated, reproducible scoring system to assess disease severity and response to therapy. The IPSS is made up of 7 questions related to voiding symptoms. A score of 0 to 7 indicates mild symptoms, 8 to 19 indicates moderate symptoms and 20 to 35 indicates severe symptoms. It is not a reliable diagnostic tool for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of BPH, but can be used to quantitatively measure LUTS after a diagnosis is made.
Change in Qmax (mL per second) over timeFrom baseline to through study completion, an average of 2 years.Uroflowmetry represents an objective measure of relief of obstruction. Average peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) and change from baseline will be reported at each follow-up timepoint. Uroflowmetry assesses flow pattern, flow curve shape, maximum urinary flow (Qmax), voided volume (VV), voiding time (VT), PVR volume (PVR). A minimum of 150ml is required to provide an accurate assessment in men
Change in PVR over timeFrom baseline to through study completion, an average of 2 years.Residual urine in the bladder due to incomplete emptying is an important clinical consideration in subjects with obstructive BPH. Average PVR and change from baseline will be reported at each follow-up timepoint. Post-void residual volume (PVR) is the amount of urine retained in the bladder after a voluntary void and functions as a diagnostic tool. A PVR can be used to assess many disease processes, including but not limited to neurogenic bladder, cauda equina syndrome, urinary outlet obstruction, mechanical obstruction, medication-induced urinary retention, postoperative urinary retention, and urinary tract infections. The PVR may be determined through urinary catheterization, a portable dedicated bladder scanner, or a formal ultrasound examination.
Freedom from repeat intervention (time-to-event)From baseline to through study completion, an average of 2 years.The proportion of subjects free from repeat surgical or endoscopic intervention for BPH will be reported over time utilizing the Kaplan-Meier method.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 11, 2026