An innovative, minimally invasive medical device used for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms

Projektinformationen

ClearRing

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 872707

DOI

10.3030/872707

Projekt abgeschlossen

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 16 September 2019

Startdatum 1 August 2019

Enddatum 31 Januar 2022

Finanziert unter

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs

Gesamtkosten

€ 2 776 750,00

EU-Beitrag

€ 1 943 725,00

Koordiniert durch

PROARC MEDICAL LTD
Israel

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - ClearRing (An innovative, minimally invasive medical device used for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms)

Berichtszeitraum: 2020-11-01 bis 2022-01-31

Zusammenfassung vom Kontext und den Gesamtzielen des Projekts

The overall objective of ProArc is to introduce a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment which is effective, affordable and with no side-effects, therefore men seek for the treatment instead of watchful waiting for the worsening.
The key objective of development is to validate the ClearRing safety and efficacy for BPH treatment through a multi-centre clinical trial, leading to the CE Mark certification and reimbursement authorisation. This large scale clinical validation will enable to obtain the scientific and clinical support from KOLs and Urology Leading Associations to recommend ClearRing as a standard-of-care treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related lower urinary tract symptoms. The clinical and economic evidences from the clinical trial will enable ProArc to gradually apply for the reimbursement authorisation in target countries.

Arbeit, die ab Beginn des Projekts bis zum Ende des durch den Bericht erfassten Berichtszeitraums geleistet wurde, und die wichtigsten bis dahin erzielten Ergebnisse

Within the first reporting period, ProArc optimised the ClearRing implant and delivery system. The implant was reshaped for improved safety and efficacy; and an electronic delivery system was implemented. Clinical preparation is underway with Ethics documents submitted in several locations. The clinical protocol has been fully defined and first surgeries are expected in early 2021.

Fortschritte, die über den aktuellen Stand der Technik hinausgehen und voraussichtliche potenzielle Auswirkungen (einschließlich der bis dato erzielten sozioökonomischen Auswirkungen und weiter gefassten gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Projekts)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement, is one of the most common urological diseases among men. As the prostate enlarges with the age, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome urinary symptoms. Over 70% of men in their 60s have symptoms of BPH 1, and 80-90% of men over 80-year-old. BPH affects around 550 million men worldwide. The current methods present a significant unmet need for minimally invasive or less invasive BPH therapy as a less costly, more tolerable, and comparatively safe alternative to drugs and invasive surgery, which carry greater risk of undesirable side effects and complications. ClearRing is a revolutionary treatment of BPH symptoms, based on a pre-shaped implant and a dedicated delivery device. Its rapid procedure enables hospitals to get patients in and out more quickly, creating a better patient experience as well as a more efficient management of medical resources. Moreover, the ClearRing solution allows physicians to provide an outpatient clinical service, minimizing pressure on hospitals and enabling them to focus on the severe cases. The minimally invasive procedure will reduce the range and severity of side effects allowing patients to resume their normal lifestyles potentially twice as fast as the current standard operation procedure. Furthermore, it preserves sexual function of patients with a significant impact on the quality of life.

ClearRing implant