Pivotal Study of the NanoKnife System for the Ablation of Prostate Tissue

NCT ID: NCT04972097

Last Updated: 2025-02-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

121 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-03-29

Study Completion Date

2024-08-14

Brief Summary

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Pivotal study to evaluate the use of the NanoKnife System as a focal therapy option for prostate cancer patients. This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the device when used to ablate prostate tissue in intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Prostate Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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IRE Treatment Arm

All patients enrolled in this trial will receive IRE treatment with the NanoKnife System

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Irreversible Electroporation

Intervention Type DEVICE

IRE of the prostate is typically performed with the subject in the lithotomy position, with 2-6 monopolar probes placed through the perineum using a brachytherapy grid and ultrasound or CT guidance. IRE supplies the targeted tissue with high voltage (2-3 kV) direct current pulses lasting up to 100 microseconds through the electrode probes.

Interventions

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Irreversible Electroporation

IRE of the prostate is typically performed with the subject in the lithotomy position, with 2-6 monopolar probes placed through the perineum using a brachytherapy grid and ultrasound or CT guidance. IRE supplies the targeted tissue with high voltage (2-3 kV) direct current pulses lasting up to 100 microseconds through the electrode probes.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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The NanoKnife System

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Is greater than 50 years of age
2. Has at least a 10-year life expectancy
3. Has histologically confirmed organ-confined prostate cancer, clinical stage ≤ T2c
4. Has a PSA ≤ 15 ng/mL or PSA density \< 0.2 ng/mL2 if PSA is \> 15 ng/mL
5. Has Gleason score 3+4 or 4+3
6. Has no evidence of extraprostatic extension by mpMRI
7. Has no evidence of seminal vesicle invasion by mpMRI, and if suspected, confirmed by biopsy
8. Physician is able to visualize prostate gland adequately on transrectal ultrasound imaging during enrollment evaluation
9. Transperineal or transrectal targeted prostate biopsies of lesion, plus 10 core systematic biopsies to include adequate sampling of the peripheral zone correlating with an intermediate risk lesion in the area of the MR-visible lesion
10. A visible lesion on mpMRI that is accessible to Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) treatment (Note: A non-MRI visible lesion detected via systematic standard biopsy will not be considered an exclusion criterion provided the non-MRI visible lesion is singularly located in the contralateral hemisphere of the prostate; is Gleason 6; and comprises no more than 6 mm linear extent of prostate-bearing tissue in a single core on standard biopsy)
11. Has signed a written informed consent and in the judgment of the physician, the study is in the best interest of the subject
12. Understands and accepts the obligation and is logistically able to present for all scheduled follow-up visits

Exclusion Criteria

1. Has known hypersensitivity to pancuronium bromide, atricurium or cisatricurium
2. Is unfit for anesthesia or has a contraindication for agents listed for paralysis
3. Has an active urinary tract infection (UTI)
4. Has a history of bladder neck contracture
5. Is interested in future fertility
6. Has a history (within 3 years) of inflammatory bowel disease
7. Has a concurrent major debilitating illness
8. Had active treatment for a malignancy within 3 years, including malignant melanoma, except for prostate cancer or other types of skin cancer
9. Has any active implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker)
10. Is unable to catheterize due to a urethral stricture disease
11. Has had prior or current prostate cancer therapies:

1. Biologic therapy for prostate cancer
2. Chemotherapy for prostate cancer
3. Hormonal therapy for prostate cancer within three months of procedure
4. Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
5. Surgery for prostate cancer
12. Has had prior transurethral prostatectomy (TURP), stricture surgery, urethral stent or prostatic implants
13. Has had prior major rectal surgery (except hemorrhoids)
14. Is unfit for pelvic MRI scanning (e.g., severe claustrophobia, permanent cardiac pacemaker, metallic implants that are likely to contribute significant image artifacts, allergy or contraindication to gadolinium (to enhance MRI))
15. Is actively bleeding, is anticoagulated or on blood thinning medications, or has a bleeding disorder
16. Is a member of a vulnerable population such as prisoners, handicapped or mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons
17. In the opinion of the treating physician, has a contraindication listed in the current NanoKnife System User Manual (section 2.3)
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Angiodynamics, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jonathan Coleman, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Arvin George, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Michigan

Locations

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University of California Irvine

Orange, California, United States

Site Status

University of Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Site Status

University of Florida Health

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Status

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Northshore University Healthsystem

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Duly Health and Care

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Site Status

VA Ann Arbor Health Care

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Site Status

NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Northwell Health

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, United States

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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, United States

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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2021-ONC-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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