Water jet surgery: a new wave for prostate relief?

NCT ID NCT05169892

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing aquablation, a procedure that uses a robotically guided high-pressure water jet to remove excess prostate tissue in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common cause of urinary problems. The study will enroll 25 Canadian men who are candidates for the procedure and will measure improvements in urine flow, post-void residual volume, prostate size, and symptom scores, while tracking any adverse events. The goal is to document how well aquablation works in a Canadian population.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Aquablation, a robotically executed, surgeon-guided high-pressure water jet ablation procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, aquablation could offer a precise, minimally invasive option to relieve urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates, potentially improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (25 participants) that may not reflect broader outcomes. Risks include bleeding, infection, or urinary issues, and the procedure may not outperform existing treatments.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 25 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

BPH patients treated by Aquablation

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary diagnosis of Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH) * Male subjects of ≥ 18 years of age * Candidate for Aquablation therapy as per clinical decision of Investigator * Willing and able to accurately complete questionnaires * Willing and able to provide signed and dated informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Characteristics indicating a poor compliance with study protocol requirements. * Disease or other health condition that is not suitable for this study. * Unable or unwilling to provide signed informed consent.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dean Elterman

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

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