Optilume® BPH Catheter System: The Optilume BPH Catheter System is a combination drug/device minimally invasive surgical therapy (MIST) comprised of an uncoated pre-dilation balloon catheter and a separate drug coated balloon (DCB) catheter. The distal end of each catheter has a semi-compliant, inflatable, double lobe balloon that is used to dilate the prostate. The double-lobe DCB catheter is coated with a proprietary coating containing the active pharmaceutical agent paclitaxel. The drug coating covers the working length of the balloon body.
Study summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to verify the continued safety and effectiveness for the Optilume BPH Catheter System.
Eligibility
Sex
MALE
Min age
50 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male subject ≥ 50 years old
2. Diagnosed with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to obstructive benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
3. Able to be treated with the Optilume BPH Catheter System in accordance with the Instructions for Use
4. Prostate volume \< 80 g with a prostatic urethral length between 32-55 mm as determined by trans-rectal ultrasound (TRUS)
5. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥ 13
6. Peak urinary flow rate (Qmax) 5-15 mL/sec with minimum voided volume of 125 mL
7. Willing to provide informed consent and comply with protocol required follow-up
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. Any prior minimally invasive intervention (e.g., TUNA, Balloon, Microwave, Rezūm, UroLift) or surgical intervention of the prostate
4. Confirmed or suspected malignancy of prostate or bladder. Negative prostate biopsy required within 6 months of enrollment if PSA at baseline is \> 4 ng/mL with free PSA \< 25%.
5. Active urinary tract infection (UTI) confirmed by culture
6. Neurogenic bladder or sphincter abnormalities or neurological disorders that might affect bladder or sphincter function
7. History of overt urinary incontinence requiring the use of pads
8. Previous or current diagnosis of urethral strictures, bladder neck contracture or detrusor muscle spasms
9. Current post-void residual volume (PVR) \> 300 mL or catheter dependent bladder drainage
10. Known poor detrusor muscle function (e.g., Qmax \< 5 mL/sec)
11. Active bladder, ureteral, or urethral stones or stone passage within the last 3 months
12. Current poorly controlled diabetes (i.e., hemoglobin A1c ≥ 8%)
13. Anatomy (e.g., presence of false passage or size of meatus) is not suitable for treatment with the Optilume BPH Catheter System
14. Obstructive median lobe in the opinion of the investigator
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) — Baseline to 12 months The primary efficacy endpoint is the average IPSS improvement from baseline to 12 months.
The first seven questions in the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire address frequency, nocturia, weak urinary stream, hesitancy, intermittence, incomplete emptying, and urgency, and scored on a 6-point scale (0 to 5). The IPSS can be interpreted as follows: 0-7 mildly symptomatic, 8-19 moderately symptomatic, and 20-35 severely symptomatic.
Rate of a composite of treatment-related serious adverse events (SAEs) — 3 months The primary safety endpoint is the rate of a composite of the specified treatment-related serious adverse events through 3 months post-treatment:
* De novo severe urinary retention lasting \>14 days post-procedure
* De novo severe stress urinary incontinence requiring surgical management
* Formation of a fistula between the rectum and urethra
* Perforation of the rectum or GI tract
* Bleeding requiring transfusion or endoscopic intervention
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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