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NCT00709488 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Phase 1 Study of the Litx™ BPH System in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

A Phase 1 study of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, sponsored by Light Sciences Oncology.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
12
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

NCT00709488: Completed Phase 1 study of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, sponsored by Light Sciences Oncology.

NCT00709488 is a Phase 1 study of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms that has completed, run by Light Sciences Oncology. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, below the 552-participant average among 29 other Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 6 study locations across 5 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00709488, a Phase 1 study of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, has completed, sponsored by Light Sciences Oncology.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
12 participants
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

Study Summary

This is a phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the Litx™ BPH System in patients with LUTS due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Interventions

  • DRUG Talaporfin sodium
  • PROCEDURE Placement of device in prostate urethra
  • DEVICE Transurethral illumination with light emitting diodes (Litx™ BPH Device)

Study Locations (6)

Washington

  • Integrity Medical Research - Mountlake Terrace
  • Seattle Urological Associates - Seattle

Alaska

  • Alaska Clinical Research Center - Anchorage

California

  • UCLA School of Medicine, GU Clinical Trials Office - Los Angeles

Oregon

  • The Portland Clinic - Portland

Texas

  • Urology San Antonio Research - San Antonio

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 12 participants
Start Date 2008-06
Est. Completion 2011-04
Phase Phase 1
Light Sciences Oncology

2 total trials

What the finished NCT00709488 record still lists

NCT00709488 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 12 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 552-participant average among 29 other Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Talaporfin sodium is the first listed.

NCT00709488 lists 6 locations in 5 states (Washington, Alaska, California).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00709488 about?

NCT00709488 is a clinical study titled "Phase 1 Study of the Litx™ BPH System in Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)". This is a phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the Litx™ BPH System in patients with LUTS due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What is the current status of trial NCT00709488?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2008-06. Estimated completion is 2011-04.

What conditions does trial NCT00709488 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00709488?

The interventions under investigation include: Talaporfin sodium (DRUG), Placement of device in prostate urethra (PROCEDURE), Transurethral illumination with light emitting diodes (Litx™ BPH Device) (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00709488?

This trial is sponsored by Light Sciences Oncology, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00709488 being conducted?

This trial has 6 study locations across Alaska, California, Oregon, Texas, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00709488's enrollment target sits among peer trials

12 30th of 29 the lowest of 29 other Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00709488, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT00709488 (small enrollment · multi site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.