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WATER IV Prostate Cancer

WATER IV Prostate Cancer: Aquablation Versus Radical Prostatectomy for the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06651632
Acronym
WATER IV PCa
Enrollment
280
Registered
2024-10-22
Start date
2025-02-03
Completion date
2037-01-01
Last updated
2026-05-04

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

Conditions

Localized Prostate Cancer

Keywords

Aquablation therapy, Aquablation, Prostate cancer, AQUABEAM, radical prostatectomy, HYDROS

Brief summary

This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of Aquablation Therapy in men with low-risk to intermediate to high-risk localized prostate cancer who are candidates for, or have opted for, prostatectomy. Participants will be randomized to either Aquablation Therapy or radical prostatectomy and followed up to 10 years.

Interventions

The AquaBeam Robotic System and the HYDROS Robotic System utilize high-velocity sterile saline waterjet to resect prostate tissue, guided by real-time visualization through cystoscopy and transrectal ultrasound imaging. This minimally invasive surgical procedure is called the Aquablation therapy.

PROCEDURERadical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is a surgery that is performed through an incision in the lower abdomen or perineum, or with a laparoscope or robotic system to remove the entire prostate gland.

Sponsors

PROCEPT BioRobotics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Biological male with age ≥ 45 years at the time of consent 2. Biopsy positive Grade Group 1-3 prostate cancer 3. Are candidates for prostatectomy or, in the case of GG1 disease, have already selected a radical therapy as their treatment. 4. Clinical Stage ≤ T2c 5. PSA ≤ 20 ng/ml 6. Prostate volume ≥25 ml

Exclusion criteria

1. Any prior or current local or systemic treatment for prostate cancer, including but not limited to surgery, radiation therapy (external or brachytherapy), tissue ablation, hormone therapy or chemotherapy. 2. Patients with previous surgical or minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia within the prior 3 months of study treatment. 3. Evidence of lymph node, bone metastasis, extracapsular extension or seminal vesicle invasion. 4. Patient is unwilling to accept a blood transfusion if required. 5. Any condition or history of illness or surgery that may pose an additional risk to patients undergoing the Aquablation or radical prostatectomy procedure such as: 5a. Medical conditions that preclude the use of anesthesia; 5b. Any condition or history of active rectal inflammatory bowel disease or other factors which might increase the risk of rectal injury (i.e. fistula formation); 5c. Patient is unable to stop anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents prior to study treatment per standard of care; 5d. Any other condition or history of infection, illness or surgery that in the opinion of the investigator might affect the outcome of the study procedure, study conduct, and study results; or pose additional risks to the patient (e.g., other cancer, active urethral stricture disease). 6\. Patients who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment, legal status (such as incarceration), or other factors limiting autonomy or unwilling or unable to follow study instructions including randomization and complete all required study visits through 10 years. This includes individuals with severe cognitive disabilities, those under legal guardianship, or those currently incarcerated. 7\. Patient currently participating in other studies unless approved by Sponsor in writing.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of pad use for urinary incontinence6 Months
Rate of erectile dysfunction6 Months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of pad use for urinary incontinence3 Months
Rate of erectile dysfunction3 Months
Stable or improved Grade Group at 1 year compared to baseline (Aquablation arm only)1 Year

Countries

Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 5, 2026