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Treatment of Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaNCT02683980

Ablation Efficacy of Contact Side Firing Fiber in Predefined Settings for Treating BPH

A study testing Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiber in people with Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, run by Boston Scientific Corporation at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Twenty (20) subjects presenting with a hyperplasia enlarged prostate and candidates for surgery will undergo a single treatment for ablation of the prostate using the study device. Follow up visits are scheduled for the day of release from the hospital and at 1 and 3 months post procedure. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men only
What is being tested?
Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiber
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2016to 1 Nov 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subject will be older than 18 years of age
  • Subject was diagnosed with enlarged prostate of ≥ 30 gr volume
  • Subject is a candidate for surgery treatment
  • Subject is willing and has signed the Informed Consent Form
  • AUA score ≥ 12
  • Qmax <15 mL/s

Who cannot join

  • Need to perform concomitant procedure, other than prostate vaporization
  • PVR > 300 mL
  • Current Urine retention and Pdet <40 cm H20
  • Documented or suspected prostate cancer and / or bladder cancer
  • Neurogenic bladder disorder / neurogenic voiding dysfunction
  • Urethral strictures
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  • Previous prostatic, bladder neck, or urethral surgery
  • Known history of spinal cord injury
  • Urogenital trauma
  • Bladder neck stricture
  • Evidence of urinary tract infection
  • History of chronic prostatitis

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • New York Methodist Hospital

    New York, New York, 11215

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About this study

Twenty (20) subjects presenting with a hyperplasia enlarged prostate and candidates for surgery will undergo a single treatment for ablation of the prostate using the study device. Follow up visits are scheduled for the day of release from the hospital and at 1 and 3 months post procedure.

The primary objective of this study is to explore Vaporization efficacy and safety when treating BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia) with the contact side firing fiber with recommended settings.

Being tested
Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiber

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiberDevice

Study groups in NCT02683980
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ablation of the prostateExperimentalablation of the prostate will be performed using the study device: Lumenis Pulse P120H Holmium Laser
Receives: Device: Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiber

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Ablation Time

    Calculate the lasing time (in minutes) to ablate the prostate as an indication for treatment efficiency.

    Measured: Intraprocedural (procedure time is typically 1 to 3 hours)

  2. Ablation Rate

    Ablation rate is the change in prostate volume measured by trans-rectal ultrasound divided by the procedure time.

    Ablation rate= (baseline prostate volume - 3-Month prostate volume in mL) / Procedure time in minutes

    Measured: Baseline and 3-month follow-up visit

  3. Efficiency of the Laser to Ablate the Prostate

    Ablation efficiency is the change in prostate volume, as measured by trans-urethral ultrasound, between baseline and the 3-month follow-up visit divided by energy.

    Efficiency = (Baseline prostate volume in mL - prostate volume at the 3-month follow-up visit) / energy in J

    Measured: Baseline and 3-month follow-up visit

  4. Safety: Intraoperative Complications

    Number and type of intraoperative complications

    Measured: Intraoperative (procedure time is typically 1 to 3 hours)

  5. Safety: Perioperative Complications

    Number of Re-Catheterizations and number of Readmissions were evaluated within this Outcome Measure. Erectile Dysfunction is reported separately. Other complications with reporting of Level of Severity (mild, moderate, or severe) are listed as part of this Outcome Measure. These other complications were Bleeding, Dysuria, Hematuria, Urgency, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Retention, Frequency, and Nocturia

    Measured: Post-procedure through 3 months

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Erectile Dysfunction

    Sum score of International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire which measures erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, and satisfaction. Each question is ranked 1-5 with a total sum score of 5 (severe erectile dysfunction) to 25 (normal function).

    Measured: Baseline and 3-month follow-up visit

  2. Visibility During Procedure

    Rating on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent) of the visibility during the procedure

    Measured: Intraprocedural (procedure time is typically 1 to 3 hours)

  3. Number of Fibers Used During Procedure

    Number of fibers used during the BPH procedure

    Measured: Intraprocedural (procedure time is typically 1 to 3 hours)

  4. Catheterization Time

    Number of days catheter was in place post-ablation of the prostate

    Measured: Postoperatively through study completion up to 3 months

  5. Hospital Stay Duration

    Number of days in hospital

    Measured: Procedure through discharge from hospital (typically 1 day, but measured through end of study up to 3 months)

  6. International Prostate Symptom Score Quality of Life

    The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is an eight-question written screening tool used to screen for, rapidly diagnose, track the symptoms of, and suggest management of the lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The Quality of Life question has a scale of 0-6, with 0=delighted and 6=terrible.

    Measured: Baseline, 1-month and 3-month follow-up visits

  7. Qmax Uroflow

    The maximum urine flow rate (Qmax) is a measure of the quantity of urine excreted in a specified period of time, expressed in cubic centimeters/second (cc/sec).

    Measured: Baseline, 1-month and 3-month follow-up visits

  8. PVR (Post-void Residual)

    Volume of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding, measured via ultrasound

    Measured: Baseline, 1-month and 3-month follow-up visits

  9. PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen)

    Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. Prostate cancer can cause elevated PSA levels.

    Measured: Baseline and 3-month follow-up visit

  10. Americal Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index

    The American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index assesses the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in men, particularly related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The AUA Symptom Score ranges from 0 to 35, with higher scores indicating more severe urinary symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

    Measured: Baseline, 1-month and 3-month follow-up visits

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Feb 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2016
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2017
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02683980
Sponsor's protocol ID
LUM-SBU-VP-15-02
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
31 Jan 2016
Last updated
25 Nov 2025

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Lumenis Pulse P120H and Xpeeda side firing fiber in people with Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, run by Boston Scientific Corporation at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 25 Nov 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Ablation Time (time frame: Intraprocedural (procedure time is typically 1 to 3 hours)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2025.

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