Sound waves zap prostate tissue without surgery
NCT ID NCT07214675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device that uses focused sound waves to break down extra prostate tissue without cuts or needles. It includes 80 men aged 50 and older with an enlarged prostate causing bothersome symptoms. The main goal is to check if the procedure is safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HistoSonics Edison System (histotripsy device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-surgical, needle-free option to relieve BPH symptoms like frequent or difficult urination.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early safety trial with only 80 participants, so effectiveness is not yet proven. Risks include potential side effects from the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital
RECRUITINGShatin, Hong Kong
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