Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Feasibility of automatic, laser-based distance control in people with superficial bladder tumors

Official title: An In-vivo Feasibility Study of Laser-based Automatic Irradiance Control in Persons With Superficial Bladder Tumors

Run by Optheras AS · NCT07860398 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether the ATLAS system’s distance sensor can accurately guide laser treatment for Ta low-grade bladder tumors in patients during a scheduled outpatient procedure.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorOptheras AS
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Herlev)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsMarch 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT07860398 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with bladder tumor(s) detected during surveillance cystoscopy who are booked for outpatient laser treatment and who can read Danish.

Probably not a fit

Patients with macroscopic hematuria, pregnancy, dementia, or inability to comply or understand Danish may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This feasibility study evaluates the ATLAS system’s distance sensor in human bladder tissue during outpatient laser treatment of Ta low-grade bladder tumors. It compares sensor performance in human tumors, normal human bladder tissue, and pig bladder tissue to gauge transferability of measurements. Twenty-five subjects in Denmark will have an approximately five-minute extension added to their planned procedure to assess safety and initial performance in a real clinical setting. The primary aim is to support a future pivotal study by examining feasibility and safety rather than proving clinical effectiveness.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the ATLAS system could improve precision in laser treatment of bladder tumors and potentially reduce collateral tissue damage during procedures.

How similar studies have gone: Prior feasibility work in similar sensing-guided therapies has shown promise, but this specific distance-sensor approach in bladder tissue is novel for humans and is being evaluated for safety and feasibility.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* People with bladder tumor(s) detected during surveillance cystoscopy and booked for outpatient laser treatment of the tumor(s)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Macroscopic hematuria
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Expected poor compliance
* Dementia
* Persons under 18 years of age
* Persons who do not read or understand Danish

Where it's running

  • Herlev Hospital, Department of Urology
    Herlev, Denmark
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.