Clinical Study on Prostate Thermal Vapor Ablation Guided by MRI/TRUS Fusion Imaging

NCT ID: NCT06817733

Last Updated: 2025-12-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-15

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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Objective of the Clinical Trial

The objective of this clinical trial is to preliminarily assess the feasibility and safety of performing precise prostate thermal vapor ablation under MRI/TURS guidance. The primary questions it aims to address are:

Can precise prostate thermal vapor ablation under MRI/TURS guidance effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and alleviate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)? What safety issues may arise in participants after undergoing prostate thermal vapor ablation? Study Procedures Participants Preoperative Evaluation: Participants will undergo comprehensive preoperative assessments, including clinical examinations and laboratory tests.

Procedure: Participants will receive precise prostate thermal vapor ablation under MRI/TURS guidance.

Postoperative Follow-up:

Regular follow-up to reassess prostate volume. Periodic completion of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire.

Regular measurement of maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) and post-void residual urine volume (PVR).

Research Team The research team will conduct precise prostate thermal vapor ablation under MRI/TURS guidance for the participants and manage their follow-up assessments.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

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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Rezum

Participants in this group will undergo transurethral thermal vaporization of the prostate.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Transurethral Thermal Vaporization of the Prostate

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

After anesthesia, the patient is placed in the lithotomy position, and standard aseptic preparation and draping are performed. A cystoscope and a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe are inserted. Following real-time image fusion and localization according to the preoperative plan, needles are inserted to deliver thermal vaporization to the prostate. Each needle treatment lasts 8 seconds, and the entire procedure is completed within 200 seconds after activation of the needle pathway.

Interventions

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Transurethral Thermal Vaporization of the Prostate

After anesthesia, the patient is placed in the lithotomy position, and standard aseptic preparation and draping are performed. A cystoscope and a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe are inserted. Following real-time image fusion and localization according to the preoperative plan, needles are inserted to deliver thermal vaporization to the prostate. Each needle treatment lasts 8 seconds, and the entire procedure is completed within 200 seconds after activation of the needle pathway.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 45-85 years;
* International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥ 8, indicating moderate to severe Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) that significantly impact quality of life;
* Poor response to pharmacological treatment or refusal of pharmacological treatment;
* Prostate volume 30-80 mL;
* Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax) \< 15 mL/s;
* Post-void residual urine volume (PVR) \< 300 mL;
* Willingness to provide informed consent and participate in postoperative follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria

* Prostate volume \< 30 mL or \> 80 mL;
* Severe urinary tract infection;
* Preoperative definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer;
* Known neurogenic bladder, detrusor muscle weakness, urethral stricture, or other non-BPH causes of urinary obstruction;
* Patients with prostatitis;
* History of invasive prostate interventions, such as radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy, or microwave treatment;
* Patients with severe cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe diabetes, hepatic or renal dysfunction, or systemic bleeding disorders, as assessed by the investigator to be unsuitable for surgery.
Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Chinese PLA General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Qing Yuan

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Chinese PLA General Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Qing Yuan, Doctor of Medicine

Role: CONTACT

8601018910980422

Facility Contacts

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Qing Yuan

Role: primary

8618910980422

Yuan

Role: backup

References

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Doppalapudi SK, Gupta N. What Is New with Rezum Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for LUTS/BPH? Curr Urol Rep. 2021 Jan 6;22(1):4. doi: 10.1007/s11934-020-01018-6.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 33403529 (View on PubMed)

Ines M, Babar M, Singh S, Iqbal N, Ciatto M. Real-world evidence with The Rezum System: A retrospective study and comparative analysis on the efficacy and safety of 12 month outcomes across a broad range of prostate volumes. Prostate. 2021 Sep;81(13):956-970. doi: 10.1002/pros.24191. Epub 2021 Jul 12.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 34254333 (View on PubMed)

McVary KT, Gittelman MC, Goldberg KA, Patel K, Shore ND, Levin RM, Pliskin M, Beahrs JR, Prall D, Kaminetsky J, Cowan BE, Cantrill CH, Mynderse LA, Ulchaker JC, Tadros NN, Gange SN, Roehrborn CG. Final 5-Year Outcomes of the Multicenter Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial of a Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J Urol. 2021 Sep;206(3):715-724. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000001778. Epub 2021 Apr 19.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 33872051 (View on PubMed)

McVary KT, Gange SN, Gittelman MC, Goldberg KA, Patel K, Shore ND, Levin RM, Rousseau M, Beahrs JR, Kaminetsky J, Cowan BE, Cantrill CH, Mynderse LA, Ulchaker JC, Larson TR, Dixon CM, Roehrborn CG. Minimally Invasive Prostate Convective Water Vapor Energy Ablation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J Urol. 2016 May;195(5):1529-1538. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.10.181. Epub 2015 Nov 22.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 26614889 (View on PubMed)

McVary KT, Rogers T, Roehrborn CG. Rezum Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: 4-Year Results From Randomized Controlled Study. Urology. 2019 Apr;126:171-179. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.12.041. Epub 2019 Jan 21.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 30677455 (View on PubMed)

Sandhu JS, Bixler BR, Dahm P, Goueli R, Kirkby E, Stoffel JT, Wilt TJ. Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): AUA Guideline Amendment 2023. J Urol. 2024 Jan;211(1):11-19. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000003698. Epub 2023 Sep 14.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 37706750 (View on PubMed)

Zhang W, Zhang X, Li H, Wu F, Wang H, Zhao M, Hu H, Xu K. Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) in China: results from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. BMJ Open. 2019 Jun 19;9(6):e022792. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022792.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 31221864 (View on PubMed)

Lee SWH, Chan EMC, Lai YK. The global burden of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2017 Aug 11;7(1):7984. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-06628-8.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28801563 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REZUM2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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