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Official title ProACT Post-Approval Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03767595
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The ProACT Post Approval Study is a 5-year prospective, open-label, multi-center study designed to evaluate the long-term incidence of urethral stricture and device erosion after ProACT implantation. In addition, the study will evaluate whether treatment with ProACT affects clinical outcomes after subsequent SUI therapies.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older, men only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Subject is a male of at least 50 years of age.
- Subject demonstrates stress urinary incontinence.
- Subject has undergone a radical prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate, or other prostate surgery.
- Subject is willing and able to undergo surgical implantation of ProACT devices.
- Subject is willing and able to comply with study-required follow-up activities, including annual telephonic follow -up interviews, for a period of 5...
You likely can't join if
- Subject has an existing urethral stricture, a history of any urethral strictures, or has ever had a urethrotomy.
- Subject has undergone prostate surgery or any anti-incontinence surgery within the last 12 months.
- Subject has an artificial urinary sphincter or any components of a previously implanted artificial urinary sphincter in vivo.
- Subject has undergone radiation therapy in the prostatic area within the last 12 months.
- Subject has untreated or unsuccessfully treated detrusor instability or over-activity.
- Subject has an atonic bladder.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Subject is a male of at least 50 years of age.
- Subject demonstrates stress urinary incontinence.
- Subject has undergone a radical prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate, or other prostate surgery.
- Subject is willing and able to undergo surgical implantation of ProACT devices.
- Subject is willing and able to comply with study-required follow-up activities, including annual telephonic follow -up interviews, for a period of 5 years from their date of initial implantation. This includes...
- Subject is willing and able to sign the approved informed consent.
- Subject has two positive 24-hour pad weight tests (greater than or equal to 8 gram pad weight increase demonstrated in two 24-hour pad weight tests).
- Subject has a negative urine culture.
- Subject has no known urogenital malignancy, other than previously treated prostate cancer.
- Subject meets ONE of the following criteria:
- Baseline Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) of less than or equal to 2.5ng/mL;
- Baseline PSA \> 2.5ng/mL and less than or equal to 10 ng/mL AND free PSA greater than or equal to 25% of total PSA;
- Physician determines subject to be a suitable surgical candidate.
- Subject has an existing urethral stricture, a history of any urethral strictures, or has ever had a urethrotomy.
- Subject has undergone prostate surgery or any anti-incontinence surgery within the last 12 months.
- Subject has an artificial urinary sphincter or any components of a previously implanted artificial urinary sphincter in vivo.
- Subject has undergone radiation therapy in the prostatic area within the last 12 months.
- Subject has untreated or unsuccessfully treated detrusor instability or over-activity.
- Subject has an atonic bladder.
- Subject had, presently has, or is suspected of having bladder cancer.
- Subject has untreated or unsuccessfully treated bladder stones.
- Subject has detrusor sphincter dyssynergia.
- Subject has known hemophilia or a bleeding disorder.
- Subject has a known severe contrast solution allergy (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiac, or respiratory arrest).
- Subject has insulin-dependent diabetes that is uncontrolled or not controllable, as indicated by an A1c test result of = 6.5%.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Kansas City, Kansas, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 50 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Denver, Colorado, United States; Gainesville, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Kansas City, Kansas, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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