DFDA

UroLift System (Prostatic Urethral Lift)

Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
55%
Clinical Trials
5
Participants
5K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
55
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Time to Effect
2 weeks to 1 month
Treatment Duration
Single procedure (effects >5 years)
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
3(Treat 3 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$100
Total Annual:$2,170
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$25,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.09
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$2,893
Comparison vs TURP
Cost Difference
$-1,400/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.05 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
UroLift System (Prostatic Urethral Lift) Outcomes

for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+70%
Response Rate
+75%
Common Side Effects
Dysuria
+25%
Hematuria
+15%
Pelvic pain
+7%
Urge incontinence (transient)
+7%

Sources:

nih.gov
nih.gov
pagepressjournals.org

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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for UroLift System (Prostatic Urethral Lift) in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

RELIEF Study: Real-world Evaluation of LUTS Interventions and Patient Experience During Follow-up

NCT05784558NOT YET RECRUITING
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2.5K participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Started: Apr 3, 2023

Economic Evaluation of Prostatic Urethral Lift

NCT04726748ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
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1.36K participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Lille, France +5 more
Started: Apr 8, 2021
Completed Clinical Trials
2 completed trials for UroLift System (Prostatic Urethral Lift) in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatic Urethral Lift in Subject With Acute Urinary Retention

NCT03194737COMPLETEDNA
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101 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
High Heaton, United Kingdom +5 more
Started: Mar 24, 2018

The Safety and Effectiveness of UroLift: LIFT Pivotal Study

NCT01294150COMPLETEDNA
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206 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
San Diego, United States +18 more
Started: Feb 1, 2011