Safety Study of MRI-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate Tissue to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer
Primary Purpose
Prostate Cancer
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation of Prostate Tissue
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring Prostate Cancer, High intensity transurethral ultrasound ablation, MRI-guided, Minimally invasive, Real-time temperature feedback control
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male, age ≥65
- Patient with low-risk, early-stage organ-confined prostate cancer (Stage T1c or T2a, N0, M0).
- Gleason score 6 (3+3)
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≤ 10 ng/ml
- Eligible for MR imaging (DOC-10252)
Meets the following criteria on pre-treatment transrectal ultrasound imaging:
- No cysts or calcifications > 1.0 cm in size
- No evidence of extraprostatic extension or seminal vesicle invasion
- Overall prostate size less than 5 cm in sagittal length and less than 7 cm in diameter
- Biopsy confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate, performed at least 6 weeks prior to and no more than 6 months prior to the scheduled treatment.
- Eligible for General Anesthesia, as defined in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
- Normal rectal anatomy and rectal mucosa on digital rectal examination
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bleeding disorder
- Abnormal coagulation and current anticoagulant therapy.
- Acute or chronic Urinary Tract Infection
- Interest in future fertility
- History of allergy relevant medication or other
- History of any other malignancy other than skin cancer
- Patients with peripheral arterial disease with intermittent claudication or Leriches Syndrome
- Prior treatment of the prostate gland
- Prior treatment with 5 alpha reductase inhibitor allowed (not as prostate cancer treatment or prevention) as long as drug has been stopped for minimum 3 months
- History of any major rectal or pelvic surgery
- History of ulcerative colitis or other chronic inflammatory conditions affecting rectum
- History of documented clinical prostatitis requiring therapy within previous 6 months
- History of urethral and bladder outlet disorders, including urethral stricture disease, urethral diverticulae, bladder neck contracture, urethral fistulae which had required prior urethrotomy, urethral stenting, urethroplasty or chronic indwelling urethral catheter
- Patients with artificial urinary sphincter or any penile implant (metallic or non-metallic)
- Neurologic bladder disorders
- Untreated bladder stones
- History of acute urinary retention
- Confirmed or suspected bladder cancer
- Urinary sphincter abnormalities
- Active untreated gross hematuria for any cause
- Post Void Residual (PVR) bladder volume > 250 mL
- Obstructing median lobe enlarged out of proportion to the rest of the prostate and protruding significantly into the bladder
Additional exclusion criteria on file....
Sites / Locations
- William Beaumont Hospital
- London Health Science Centre
- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation
Arm Description
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation of Prostate Tissue
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Safety - Evaluate the Frequency of Treatment Related Adverse Events
All reported adverse events were recorded. The frequency was measured as the number of study participants who experienced a treatment/device related adverse event after receiving treatment delivery with PAD-105, the investigational device.
Safety - Evaluate the Severity of Treatment Related Adverse Events
Severity of treatment/device related adverse events were evaluated in accordance with the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) standard (version 4), published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
There was no intraoperative complication, no rectal injury or fistula and no severe urinary incontinence. No Grade 4 (G4) or higher adverse events and only one attributable Grade 3 (G3) event; reported below. The common and significant Grade 1 (G1) and Grade 2 (G2) genitourinary events have also been reported.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Feasibility - Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Investigational System to Thermally Coagulate Prostate Tissue Conforming to the Target Volume With a High Degree of Accuracy and Precision
Conformal thermal coagulation of prostate tissue will be determined quantitatively using measures of targeting accuracy which compare the spatial difference between the target volume and target temperature isotherm determined from MR thermometry images acquired during treatment.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01686958
First Posted
September 13, 2012
Last Updated
January 29, 2020
Sponsor
Profound Medical Inc.
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01686958
Brief Title
Safety Study of MRI-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate Tissue to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer
Official Title
Phase 1 Study: A Prospective, Multi-center, Single Arm Study - Evaluation of the Safety and Feasibility of MRI-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Therapy for the Ablation of Prostate Tissue in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
January 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 13, 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 23, 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 11, 2019 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Profound Medical Inc.
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study is to evaluate that the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided transurethral ultrasound therapy system is safe and feasible to ablate prostate tissue in men with localized prostate cancer.
Detailed Description
Profound Medical Inc. has developed a novel technology called the MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound therapy system. The technology is developed for patients with organ confined prostate cancer. The therapeutic endpoint of this technology is thermal coagulation of prostate tissue.
The treatment is conducted completely within an MRI suite, which enables real-time temperature images of the heated region to be acquired as the ultrasonic treatment is delivered. Using MRI thermometry during treatment, dynamic temperature feedback control over the intensity of the ultrasound beams and rotation of the Ultrasound Applicator can shape the pattern of thermal coagulation accurately and precisely in the prostate gland, thereby reducing the risk of possible damage to important surrounding anatomy such as the rectum, urinary sphincters, neurovascular bundles and pelvic bone. This coagulation method, therefore, has the potential to have lower complication rates than conventional therapies.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Prostate Cancer
Keywords
Prostate Cancer, High intensity transurethral ultrasound ablation, MRI-guided, Minimally invasive, Real-time temperature feedback control
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
30 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation of Prostate Tissue
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
MR-Guided Transurethral US Ablation of Prostate Tissue
Other Intervention Name(s)
Prostate Ablation Device: PAD-105
Intervention Description
The technology is developed to treat patients with organ confined prostate cancer. The therapeutic endpoint of this technology is thermal coagulation of prostate tissue.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety - Evaluate the Frequency of Treatment Related Adverse Events
Description
All reported adverse events were recorded. The frequency was measured as the number of study participants who experienced a treatment/device related adverse event after receiving treatment delivery with PAD-105, the investigational device.
Time Frame
12 months from the Treatment Date
Title
Safety - Evaluate the Severity of Treatment Related Adverse Events
Description
Severity of treatment/device related adverse events were evaluated in accordance with the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) standard (version 4), published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
There was no intraoperative complication, no rectal injury or fistula and no severe urinary incontinence. No Grade 4 (G4) or higher adverse events and only one attributable Grade 3 (G3) event; reported below. The common and significant Grade 1 (G1) and Grade 2 (G2) genitourinary events have also been reported.
Time Frame
12 months from the Treatment Date
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Feasibility - Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Investigational System to Thermally Coagulate Prostate Tissue Conforming to the Target Volume With a High Degree of Accuracy and Precision
Description
Conformal thermal coagulation of prostate tissue will be determined quantitatively using measures of targeting accuracy which compare the spatial difference between the target volume and target temperature isotherm determined from MR thermometry images acquired during treatment.
Time Frame
On Treatment Date
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Treatment Efficacy - Biopsy
Description
Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment to achieve disease control at 12 months based on biopsy results.
Time Frame
12 months from the Treatment Date
Title
Treatment Efficacy - PSA
Description
Based on measurements obtained at each study visit, characterize the pattern of PSA response within the first 12 months following treatment in comparison to baseline.
Time Frame
As per the Study Schedule, measured at 1-month, 3-months, 6-months and 12-months from the Treatment Date compared to Baseline
Title
Treatment Efficacy - Quality of Life - Urinary Symptoms
Description
Evaluate quality of life in the first 12 months following Treatment compared to Baseline, using a standardized questionnaire, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), which focuses on urinary symptoms.
Total Score: 0 - 35 0-7 - mildly symptomatic 8-19 - moderately symptomatic 20-35 - severely symptomatic
Time Frame
Baseline and 12-months post Treatment
Title
Treatment Efficacy - Quality of Life - Erectile Function
Description
Evaluate quality of life in the first 12 months following Treatment compared to Baseline, using a standardized questionnaire, Erectile Function EF domain of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15), which focuses on erectile symptoms.
Minimum score value - 0 Maximum score value - 30 A higher score corresponds to a better outcome; lower score indicative of erectile dysfunction
Time Frame
Baseline and 12-months post Treatment
Title
Treatment Efficacy - Quality of Life - Bowel Habits
Description
Evaluate quality of life in the first 12 months following Treatment compared to Baseline, using a standardized questionnaire, Bowel Habits domain of the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index Short Form (UCLA-PCl-SF-BH), which focuses on bowel symptoms.
Minimum score value - 0 Maximum score value - 100 A higher score corresponds to better outcome
Time Frame
Baseline and 12-months post Treatment
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male, age ≥65
Patient with low-risk, early-stage organ-confined prostate cancer (Stage T1c or T2a, N0, M0).
Gleason score 6 (3+3)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≤ 10 ng/ml
Eligible for MR imaging (DOC-10252)
Meets the following criteria on pre-treatment transrectal ultrasound imaging:
No cysts or calcifications > 1.0 cm in size
No evidence of extraprostatic extension or seminal vesicle invasion
Overall prostate size less than 5 cm in sagittal length and less than 7 cm in diameter
Biopsy confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate, performed at least 6 weeks prior to and no more than 6 months prior to the scheduled treatment.
Eligible for General Anesthesia, as defined in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Normal rectal anatomy and rectal mucosa on digital rectal examination
Exclusion Criteria:
Bleeding disorder
Abnormal coagulation and current anticoagulant therapy.
Acute or chronic Urinary Tract Infection
Interest in future fertility
History of allergy relevant medication or other
History of any other malignancy other than skin cancer
Patients with peripheral arterial disease with intermittent claudication or Leriches Syndrome
Prior treatment of the prostate gland
Prior treatment with 5 alpha reductase inhibitor allowed (not as prostate cancer treatment or prevention) as long as drug has been stopped for minimum 3 months
History of any major rectal or pelvic surgery
History of ulcerative colitis or other chronic inflammatory conditions affecting rectum
History of documented clinical prostatitis requiring therapy within previous 6 months
History of urethral and bladder outlet disorders, including urethral stricture disease, urethral diverticulae, bladder neck contracture, urethral fistulae which had required prior urethrotomy, urethral stenting, urethroplasty or chronic indwelling urethral catheter
Patients with artificial urinary sphincter or any penile implant (metallic or non-metallic)
Neurologic bladder disorders
Untreated bladder stones
History of acute urinary retention
Confirmed or suspected bladder cancer
Urinary sphincter abnormalities
Active untreated gross hematuria for any cause
Post Void Residual (PVR) bladder volume > 250 mL
Obstructing median lobe enlarged out of proportion to the rest of the prostate and protruding significantly into the bladder
Additional exclusion criteria on file....
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Joseph Chin, MD
Organizational Affiliation
London Health Science Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
James Relle, MD
Organizational Affiliation
William Beaumont Hospitals
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ryan Berglund, MD
Organizational Affiliation
The Cleveland Clinic
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Heinz P Schlemmer, MD
Organizational Affiliation
German Cancer Research Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
William Beaumont Hospital
City
Royal Oak
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48073
Country
United States
Facility Name
London Health Science Centre
City
London
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
N6A 5W9
Country
Canada
Facility Name
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
City
Heidelberg
ZIP/Postal Code
69120
Country
Germany
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
26777228
Citation
Chin JL, Billia M, Relle J, Roethke MC, Popeneciu IV, Kuru TH, Hatiboglu G, Mueller-Wolf MB, Motsch J, Romagnoli C, Kassam Z, Harle CC, Hafron J, Nandalur KR, Chronik BA, Burtnyk M, Schlemmer HP, Pahernik S. Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate Tissue in Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer: A Prospective Phase 1 Clinical Trial. Eur Urol. 2016 Sep;70(3):447-55. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2015.12.029. Epub 2016 Jan 6.
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