The study objective is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Vivifi device to treat symptomatic, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The Vivifi Device and procedure will be an alternative treatment for symptomatic BPH. Where other currently available treatments are generally either procedures that destroy and/or remove prostatic tissue or that involve a minimally-invasive surgical therapy, the Vivifi device is a less invasive percutaneous approach that does not require urethral entry, tissue removal, or implants. By addressing a contributing root cause of prostatic growth through a minimally invasive percutaneous approach, unwanted enlargement of the prostate may be halted or reversed, without damage to the prostatic tissue or urethra.These initial clinical studies will test the safety and feasibility of this approach.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Percutaneous ablation will be used to modify the vascular supply to the prostate via a minimally invasive scrotal approach
Hospital Paitilla
Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Primary Safety Endpoint
Number of participants experiencing device or procedure related adverse events assessed by severity and causality.
Time frame: 24 month follow-up
Mean change from baseline International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) at 24 months
The IPSS is a validated 7-item questionnaire scored 0-25: higher scores indicate worse urinary symptoms. Mean change from baseline will be reported.
Time frame: From baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months, 24 months post-procedure.
Mean change from baseline in ejaculatory function assessed by Male Sexual Health Questionnaire for Ejaculatory Dysfunction (MSHQ-EjD)
The Male Sexual Health Questionnaire for Ejaculatory Dysfunction (MSHQ-EjD) is a validated, 4 item, patient-reported outcome instrument that assesses ejaculatory function and bother in men, evaluating domains of ejaculation force, volume, frequency, and satisfaction. A higher score on the first 3 domains indicates better ejaculatory function and the final domain indicates higher quality of life.
Time frame: From baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months, 24 months post-procedure.
Mean change from baseline in prostate volume (cc) measured by MRI
Mean change from baseline in prostate volume (cubic centimeters) as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at specified follow-up time points. A reduction in prostate volume is desirable.
Time frame: From baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months, 24 months post-procedure.
Mean change from baseline in peak urinary flow rate (Qmax, mL/s) measured by uroflow
Mean change from baseline in peak urinary flow rate (Qmax, milliliters per second) as measured by uroflowmetry at specified follow-up time points.
Time frame: From baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months, 24 months post-procedure.
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Mean change from baseline in post-void residual volume (PVR, mL) measured by ultrasound or bladder scan
Mean change from baseline in post-void residual urine volume (PVR, milliliters) as measured by ultrasound or bladder scan at specified follow-up time points.
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months, 24 months post-procedure.