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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Optheras AS Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Herlev) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07860398 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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Herlev Hospital, Department of Urology
Herlev, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Head of Clinical Affairs
- Email: contact@optheras.com
- Phone: +45 93 56 40 00
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.