Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is an open-labeled, non-randomized feasibility study to evaluate the safety of prostate artery embolization (PAE) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Detailed Description
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This pilot study will be a single center, open labeled, non-randomized feasibility study to evaluate the initial safety of PAE for the treatment of symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction. 50 adult male subjects will be enrolled in this study. If eligible patients will undergo the prostate artery embolization procedure in the Interventional Radiology department. An angiogram of the prostate arteries will be done. Small beads called Embospheres will be injected into the prostate artery to slow blood flow to the prostate in the hope of providing relief with minimal side effects and complications, for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH. After the procedure the patient will be followed at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months post procedure and then annually for up to 4 years.

Official Title
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Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Conditions
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Prostate Artery Embolization


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of LUTS secondary to BPH refractory to/contraindicated for medical treatment. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent Prostate volumes 40 - 200 gm. May include 30-39 gm if the subject has a long history of ineffective response to combination medical treatments (alpha-blocker and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor) for at least 6 months Men ≥ 45 years of age IPSS symptom score > 13 and IPSS bother score > 2 Peak flow rate Qmax≤ 12 with voided volume ≥125 cc Exclusion Criteria: History of prostate or bladder cancer, pelvic radiation, untreated bladder stones, On alpha-blockers within the past 2 weeks unless on a stable dose of medication, with a stable urination pattern for 2 weeks prior to enrollment, and the willingness to stay on the same dose for the duration of the study, or until stopping criteria is met at the 12 month f/u visit, and or/part of a trial without catheter (TWOC) and patient is currently in Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) On 5-alpha reductase inhibitors within the past 6 months unless on a stable dose of medication with a stable urination pattern for 30 days prior to enrollment and the willingness to stay on the same dose for the duration of the study or until stopping criteria is met at the 12 month f/u visit . On phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, imipramine, an anticholinergic or cholinergic medication within the past 2 weeks unless on a stable dose of medication with a stable urination pattern for 2 weeks prior to enrollment and the willingness to stay on the same dose for the duration of the study or until stopping criteria is met at the 12 month f/u visit . On estrogen, androgen, any drug producing androgen suppression, or anabolic steroids within the past 4 months unless on stable dose of medication for 30 days prior to enrollment and the willingness to stay on the same dose for the duration of the study. Daily use of a pad or device for incontinence required. Urethral strictures, renal insufficiency (i.e. creatinine > 1.8) Known primary neurologic conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease or other neurological diseases known to affect bladder function. Neurogenic bladder, Hypotonic Bladder Prior treatment for urinary incontinence Penile prosthesis. Artificial urinary sphincter. Documented bacterial prostatitis within the past year. Active urinary tract infection (UTI) unless in case of regular catheter dependence and thought to represent colonization. History of chronic prostatitis within the last 1 year Known bleeding disorders (e.g. von willebrand disease (VWD)) History of urethral strictures/bladder neck closure (BNC) Prior prostate procedures (e.g. Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT), transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA), water-induced thermotherapy (WIT), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), photo-vaporization of the prostate (PVP)) Prior treatment for overactive bladder (e.g. intravesical botox) Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) > 4.0, < 10.0 unless documented negative prostate biopsy within past 2 years and is not thought to harbor prostatic malignancy in the clinical opinion of the primary or co-investigator. Enrolled in another treatment trial for any disease within the past 30 days Declines or unable to provide informed consent Condition precluding catheter-based intervention (ie occluded vessel, severe atheromatous disease) Any serious medical condition likely to impede successful completion of the study, such as certain mental disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac disease including congestive heart failure, significant respiratory disease, or known immunosuppression. A history of rectal malignancy Prior surgical prostate intervention Interest in future fertility Allergy to Iodinated contrast agents not responsive to steroid premedication regimen Contraindication to Conscious sedation

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Prostate Artery Embolization<br>There is only one arm of this study where patients receive Prostate Artery Embolization | Device: Prostate Artery Embolization<br>* Procedure completed in Interventional Radiology includes a pelvic/prostate angiogram and embolization with Embosphere microspheres to slow/block blood flow to the prostate.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Primary Objective is to Evaluate the Safety of Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). | The number and the severity of adverse events will be recorded to evaluate safety. Events will be reported by subjects and the severity of events will be graded using the following scale: Mild (grade 1): the event causes discomfort without disruption of normal daily activities Moderate (grade 2): the event causes discomfort that affects normal daily activities Severe (grade 3): the event makes the patient unable to perform normal daily activities or significantly affects his/her clinical status Life-threatening (grade 4): the patient was at risk of death at the time of the event Fatal (grade 5): the event caused death | 5 years | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) | Questionnaire-IPSS has 7 questions. Answer choices are as follows. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) can be utilized to measure the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. It is a validated, reproducible scoring system to assess disease severity and response to therapy. The IPSS is made up of 7 questions related to voiding symptoms. Scores can range from 0-35 with 0 being the better outcome and 35 the worst outcome. Question 1-6 0-Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Question 7 0-None 1-1 time 2-2 times 3-3 times 4-4 times 5-5 or more times | baseline, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years | 
| Change in Quality of Life (QOL) Bother Question | Questionnaire The total score ranges from 0-6 with 0 being the best outcome and 6 being the worst outcome. Questionnaire- answers choices are as follows: 0- Delighted Pleased Mostly Satisfied Mixed about equality satisfied and dissatisfied Mostly Dissatisfied Unhappy Terrible | baseline, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years | 
| Change in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Impact Index | Questionnaire The BPH Impact Index is to assess the impact of BPH symptoms on patient health and functioning. It is a self-administered questionnaire with 4 questions about urinary problems during the past month regarding physical discomfort, worry about health, how bothersome symptoms are, and whether the symptoms are interfering with doing usual activities.The BII is an evaluative index useful in measuring the magnitude of change in the impact of BPH-LUTS within a person over time. Scores range from 0-13 with 0 being the best outcome and 13 being the worst. Questionnaire- consists of 4 questions; answer choices are as follows Question 1: 0-none, 1-only a little, 2-some, 3-a lot Question 2: 0-none, 1-only a little, 2-some, 3-a lot Question 3: 0-not at all bothersome, 1- bothers me a little, 2-bothers me some, 3-bothers me a lot Question 4: 0-none of the time, 1- a little of the time, 2- some of the time, 3-most of the time, 4-all of the time | baseline, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years | 
| Change in Qmax (Peak and Total Void Volume at Each Follow-up Visit) | Measure of urine flow rate. Q max = max flow rate. Peak Urine Flow (Qmax) from urodynamic assessments will be summarized comparing baseline to follow up measurements | baseline, 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Prostate Artery Embolization, PAE, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, LUTS