Last Updated: May 30, 2026

CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR CYSVIEW KIT


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All Clinical Trials for CYSVIEW KIT

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT02560584 ↗ A Study of Blue Light Flexible Cystoscopy With Cysview in the Detection of Bladder Cancer in the Surveillance Setting Completed KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. Phase 3 2015-10-01 The purpose of this study is to investigate if blue light cystoscopy with Cysview improves detection of tumors in patients with bladder cancer during surveillance cystoscopy, using the KARL STORZ D-Light C PDD Flexible Videoscope System. Another purpose is to investigate if Cysview and blue light is safe and effective when used repeatedly.
NCT02560584 ↗ A Study of Blue Light Flexible Cystoscopy With Cysview in the Detection of Bladder Cancer in the Surveillance Setting Completed Photocure Phase 3 2015-10-01 The purpose of this study is to investigate if blue light cystoscopy with Cysview improves detection of tumors in patients with bladder cancer during surveillance cystoscopy, using the KARL STORZ D-Light C PDD Flexible Videoscope System. Another purpose is to investigate if Cysview and blue light is safe and effective when used repeatedly.
NCT02660645 ↗ Blue Light Cystoscopy With Cysview® Registry Recruiting KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. 2014-04-01 Registry study to gather more information on the current use of Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview (BLCC) in urologists' practices.
NCT02660645 ↗ Blue Light Cystoscopy With Cysview® Registry Recruiting Photocure 2014-04-01 Registry study to gather more information on the current use of Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview (BLCC) in urologists' practices.
NCT03272659 ↗ The Correlation of Surgical Colorectal Cancer Specimen Pathology With the Fluorescence of Photodynamic Diagnostics Withdrawn KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. Phase 2 2018-04-01 This will be a pilot study involving 5 patients diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma and treated with pre-operative chemotherapy and external beam radiation therapy at the Jewish General Hospital, whom will very soon undergo surgery. Participants will be sensitized by the instillation of a 250 mL enema containing 1.6 mmol of HAL. The enema will be administered with a plastic tube with an inflatable blocking balloon to prevent leakage of the enema. Fluorescence sigmoidoscopy will be performed with white light then blue excitation light after retention of the enema for 60 minutes, followed by a rest time of up to 30 minutes before rectoscopy. Red fluorescence should be induced by illumination with blue light. Pictures with and without fluorescence will be taken. The patients will undergo a colectomy (partial or complete) within the next 2-3 days and the surgical specimens will be collected for further fluorescence microscopy studies and pathological correlation of fluoresce with malignant pathology/histology as the gold standard. The total concentration of porphyrins in the patients' urine and serum will be recorded before sensitization, immediately after sensitization (instillation of the enema), and approximately 24 hours after sensitization. The patients' pre-and-post operative liver function tests will be measured. Adverse events will be reported by direct questioning of all patients with regards to photosensitivity and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting), and by measuring blood pressure and heart rate. Our objectives and endpoints are: 1) to determine if fluorescence with photodynamic diagnostics is selective for colorectal cancer, 2) to determine if photodynamic diagnostics has the potential to improve the detection of malignant cell after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation, and 3) to determine if photodynamic diagnostics can provide an accurate depiction of the extent of disease burden not visible with normal white light sigmoidoscopy to the naked human eye.
NCT03272659 ↗ The Correlation of Surgical Colorectal Cancer Specimen Pathology With the Fluorescence of Photodynamic Diagnostics Withdrawn Dr. Te Vuong Phase 2 2018-04-01 This will be a pilot study involving 5 patients diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma and treated with pre-operative chemotherapy and external beam radiation therapy at the Jewish General Hospital, whom will very soon undergo surgery. Participants will be sensitized by the instillation of a 250 mL enema containing 1.6 mmol of HAL. The enema will be administered with a plastic tube with an inflatable blocking balloon to prevent leakage of the enema. Fluorescence sigmoidoscopy will be performed with white light then blue excitation light after retention of the enema for 60 minutes, followed by a rest time of up to 30 minutes before rectoscopy. Red fluorescence should be induced by illumination with blue light. Pictures with and without fluorescence will be taken. The patients will undergo a colectomy (partial or complete) within the next 2-3 days and the surgical specimens will be collected for further fluorescence microscopy studies and pathological correlation of fluoresce with malignant pathology/histology as the gold standard. The total concentration of porphyrins in the patients' urine and serum will be recorded before sensitization, immediately after sensitization (instillation of the enema), and approximately 24 hours after sensitization. The patients' pre-and-post operative liver function tests will be measured. Adverse events will be reported by direct questioning of all patients with regards to photosensitivity and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting), and by measuring blood pressure and heart rate. Our objectives and endpoints are: 1) to determine if fluorescence with photodynamic diagnostics is selective for colorectal cancer, 2) to determine if photodynamic diagnostics has the potential to improve the detection of malignant cell after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation, and 3) to determine if photodynamic diagnostics can provide an accurate depiction of the extent of disease burden not visible with normal white light sigmoidoscopy to the naked human eye.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for CYSVIEW KIT

Condition Name

Condition Name for CYSVIEW KIT
Intervention Trials
Bladder Cancer 3
Colorectal Cancer 1
Photodynamic Diagnosis 1
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for CYSVIEW KIT
Intervention Trials
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms 3
Colorectal Neoplasms 1
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Clinical Trial Locations for CYSVIEW KIT

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for CYSVIEW KIT
Location Trials
United States 24
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for CYSVIEW KIT
Location Trials
Maryland 3
Texas 2
Ohio 2
New York 2
Minnesota 2
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Clinical Trial Progress for CYSVIEW KIT

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for CYSVIEW KIT
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PHASE3 1
Phase 3 1
Phase 2 1
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for CYSVIEW KIT
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Recruiting 2
Completed 1
Withdrawn 1
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for CYSVIEW KIT

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Name for CYSVIEW KIT
Sponsor Trials
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. 3
Photocure 2
Dr. Te Vuong 1
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Sponsor Type

Sponsor Type for CYSVIEW KIT
Sponsor Trials
Industry 5
Other 2
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Last updated: May 1, 2026

CYSVIEW KIT: Clinical Trials Update and Market Outlook

CYSVIEW KIT (hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride; MAL-PDT precursor; imaging agent for bladder cancer) is an established product in the intravesical photodynamic workflow. Current market trajectory depends on (1) ongoing adoption of fluorescence-guided transurethral resection (FGTURBT) in non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), (2) competitive pressure from existing imaging standards and competing agents, and (3) procedure-volume elasticity with urothelial cancer incidence and reimbursement policy.

What is CYSVIEW KIT and what is its clinical use?

CYSVIEW KIT is used for visualization of bladder cancer during cystoscopy. It is administered intravesically prior to fluorescence-guided detection and resection, supporting improved identification of lesions compared with white-light cystoscopy.

Label-level positioning (functional)

  • Indication class: Fluorescence cystoscopy/imaging for suspected or confirmed NMIBC lesions
  • Workflow: intravesical administration followed by blue-light excitation and lesion visualization
  • Intended clinical endpoint class: improved detection of tumor and related carcinoma in situ (CIS) lesions to guide TURBT and reduce missed disease

How it is used in practice (procedure-level view)

  • A urologist performs cystoscopy with fluorescence illumination after intravesical dosing of the agent.
  • Lesions are identified and resected (TURBT) or biopsied to guide staging and management.

What is the current clinical trials update landscape for CYSVIEW KIT?

A complete, up-to-date “clinical trials update” requires case-by-case confirmation of active studies, sponsors, recruitment status, and results. No trial database results or registry record set was provided here, and there is insufficient information in the prompt to produce an accurate, complete, and current trial-by-trial status table.

No clinical trial status can be reported without verifiable registry-level facts.

How large is the addressable market for CYSVIEW KIT?

The addressable market is driven by:

  • NMIBC patient volumes (new diagnoses, surveillance cycles)
  • Frequency of cystoscopy procedures in surveillance pathways
  • Rate of adoption of fluorescence-guided techniques (FGTURBT) versus white-light cystoscopy
  • Payers’ willingness to reimburse fluorescence cystoscopy agents and related procedure costs

Market model (top-down structure)

  • TAM: all urothelial NMIBC patients receiving repeated cystoscopy over time
  • SAM: proportion eligible for fluorescence-guided cystoscopy (typical use in suspected/recurrent lesions, CIS detection needs, and guideline-aligned workflows)
  • SOM: treatable share captured by providers that have operational capability (equipment, training) and payer coverage

Key unit economics drivers (what determines revenue per patient)

  • Dosing frequency per cystoscopy episode
  • Reimbursement of the drug and procedure add-on
  • Conversion from surveillance-only white-light pathways to fluorescence-assisted workflows

What does competitive landscape imply for uptake?

Uptake is influenced by:

  • Standardization of fluorescence cystoscopy across centers
  • Availability of alternative imaging or diagnostic pathways
  • Pricing and formulary access
  • Evidence maturity and guideline entrenchment for fluorescence-guided TURBT workflows

Competitive set (decision-level categories, not brand-level claims)

  • Other intravesical or imaging modalities used in cystoscopy
  • Procedural diagnostics (enhanced cystoscopy platforms and adjunct tests)
  • Baseline white-light cystoscopy with random biopsies

Market projection: base case, upside, and downside

A projection must anchor to measurable variables (current procedure volumes, current market share, reimbursement constraints, and confirmed trial or regulatory events). The prompt does not supply current market size, revenue, unit sales, or adoption metrics, so a numerically specified forecast would be non-actionable.

No numeric market forecast can be produced from the provided input alone.

What are the key risks to market growth?

Growth risk typically concentrates in:

  • Reimbursement or formulary restriction for fluorescence cystoscopy workflows
  • Adoption drag in centers that have not implemented fluorescence equipment and standardized protocols
  • Sensitivity of adoption to clinical guideline interpretation and payer criteria
  • Competitive substitution by alternative diagnostic modalities

Key Takeaways

  • CYSVIEW KIT is used as an intravesical fluorescence imaging agent in bladder cancer cystoscopy workflows, supporting lesion detection during TURBT.
  • A complete clinical trials update cannot be issued without verifiable trial registry facts.
  • A numeric market size and forecast cannot be produced from the provided prompt without current adoption, procedure, and revenue inputs.

FAQs

  1. What is CYSVIEW KIT used for?
    It is used intravesically for fluorescence-guided bladder tumor detection during cystoscopy as part of NMIBC management workflows.

  2. What drives CYSVIEW KIT demand?
    The volume of cystoscopy procedures in NMIBC surveillance and recurrence management, plus adoption of fluorescence-guided detection versus standard white-light cystoscopy.

  3. Does CYSVIEW KIT require specialized equipment?
    Yes. Fluorescence cystoscopy requires appropriate light/excitation capability and procedure workflow integration.

  4. What is the main growth constraint?
    Reimbursement and adoption of fluorescence-guided workflows at urology centers.

  5. Can you provide a current trial-by-trial update and a numeric forecast here?
    Not from the information provided in this prompt. A complete, accurate update needs registry-verified trial data, and a forecast needs current market and adoption baselines.


References

[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Product label for CYSVIEW (hexaminolevulinate hydrochloride).

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