SpaceOAR Hydrogel provides room between the rectum and the prostate, limiting the exposure of the rectum to harmful radiation, during cancer radiation therapy.
Proven Clinical Results
Proven Clinical Results
65% fewer...
65% fewer patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable urinary quality of life.
78% more...
Patients who had erections sufficient for intercourse at baseline were 78% more likely to retain sexual function at 3 years.
66% fewer...
66% fewer patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable bowel quality of life.
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A Little Space Makes A BIG Difference®
WITHOUT SPACEOAR HYDROGEL
WITH SPACEOAR HYDROGEL
66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable bowel quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1
Bowel
Sexual
SpaceOAR hydrogel patients who had erections sufficient for intercourse at baseline were 78% more likely to retain sexual function at median 3 years compared to control patients.2
Urinary
66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable urinary quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1
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Without the presence of SpaceOAR hydrogel, high dose radiation is more likely to reach the rectum.
SpaceOAR hydrogel provides space between the rectum and the prostate, reducing high dose radiation to the rectum.
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Proven Clinical Results
66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable bowel quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1
Bowel
Sexual
SpaceOAR hydrogel patients who had erections sufficient for intercourse at baseline were 78% more likely to retain sexual function at median 3 years compared to control patients.2
Urinary
66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable urinary quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1
Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Pre-Treatment Option
Discover why over 50,000 patients worldwide have used SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel to help minimize the potential side effects of radiation therapy.*
1. Continued Benefit to Rectal Separation for Prostate Radiation Therapy: Final Results of a Phase III Trial. Hamstra, Daniel A. et al. International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics , Volume 97 , Issue 5 , 976 – 985
2. Sexual quality of life following prostate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a rectal/prostate spacer: Secondary analysis of a phase 3 trial. Hamstra, Daniel A. et al. Practical Radiation Oncology , Volume 8 , Issue 1 , e7 - e15
SpaceOAR is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. It is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time.
Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function.
Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel include but are not limited to pain associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel, needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Is SpaceOAR Hydrogel Safe?
SpaceOAR hydrogel is made of two liquids that when combined form a soft gel-like synthetic material that is mostly made of water. Because of its water content it is called a hydrogel. The material that the SpaceOAR hydrogel is made from has been used in other implants such as surgical sealants used on the eye, brain and spine. Studies have shown that the material is biocompatible and can be used safely in the body. SpaceOAR hydrogel is commercially available in the United States and approved in countries outside the United States.
Frequently Asked Patient Questions
Why should I have SpaceOAR Hydrogel?
The goal of radiation therapy is to maximize radiation to the prostate and to avoid radiating surrounding normal tissue. The prostate and rectum are very close and are only naturally separated by a small space. Due to this closeness, prostate radiation therapy can accidentally cause damage to the rectum. SpaceOAR hydrogel is a gel-like material that temporarily moves the rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy. By separating the prostate from the rectum, SpaceOAR hydrogel reduces radiation dose delivered to the rectum and may eliminate or reduce damage to the rectum. It may also allow your doctor to enhance radiation treatment to your prostate to better target the cancer or to reduce the total number of treatment sessions.
Is SpaceOAR Hydrogel Safe?
SpaceOAR hydrogel is made of two liquids that when combined form a soft gel-like synthetic material that is mostly made of water. Because of its water content it is called a hydrogel. The material that the SpaceOAR hydrogel is made from has been used in other implants such as surgical sealants used on the eye, brain and spine. Studies have shown that the material is biocompatible and can be used safely in the body. SpaceOAR hydrogel is commercially available in the United States.
Does my Doctor Recommend SpaceOAR Hydrogel?
Many radiation oncologists, urologists and interventional radiologists across the United States recommend SpaceOAR Hydrogel for their prostate cancer patients. Use our Find a Doctor Tool to locate one near you or ask your doctor.
What Are The Risks?
SpaceOAR is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. It is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time.
Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function.
Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel include but are not limited to pain associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel, needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.
Why Should I Have SpaceOAR Hydrogel?
The goal of radiation therapy is to maximize radiation to the prostate and to avoid radiating surrounding normal tissue. The prostate and rectum are very close and are only naturally separated by a small space. Due to this closeness, prostate radiation therapy can accidentally cause damage to the rectum. SpaceOAR hydrogel is a gel-like material that temporarily moves the rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy. By separating the prostate from the rectum, SpaceOAR hydrogel reduces radiation dose delivered to the rectum and may eliminate or reduce damage to the rectum. It may also allow your doctor to enhance radiation treatment to your prostate to better target the cancer or to reduce the total number of treatment sessions.
Does my Doctor Recommend SpaceOAR Hydrogel?
Many radiation oncologists, urologists and interventional radiologists across the United States recommend SpaceOAR Hydrogel for their prostate cancer patients. Use our Find a Doctor Tool to locate one near you or ask your doctor.
Frequently Asked Patient Questions
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What Are The Risks?
SpaceOAR is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. It is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time.
Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function.
Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel include but are not limited to pain associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel, needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.
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"I would definitely recommend SpaceOAR. For me it has had very little consequence, either the day of the treatments, the weeks and months afterward, several years afterward."
- Henry, A SpaceOAR Hydrogel patient
Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Pre-Treatment Option
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1. Continued Benefit to Rectal Separation for Prostate Radiation Therapy: Final Results of a Phase III Trial. Hamstra, Daniel A. et al. International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics , Volume 97 , Issue 5 , 976 – 985
2. Sexual quality of life following prostate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a rectal/prostate spacer: Secondary analysis of a phase 3 trial. Hamstra, Daniel A. et al. Practical Radiation Oncology , Volume 8 , Issue 1 , e7 - e15
SpaceOAR is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. It is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time.
Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function.
Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel include but are not limited to pain associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel, needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device. Information for use only in countries with applicable health authority registrations. This material not intended for use in France. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service.
All images are the property of Boston Scientific. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2019 Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved. URO-661806-AA SEP 2019
Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Pre-Treatment Option
Discover why over 50,000 patients worldwide have used SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel to help minimize the potential side effects of radiation therapy.*
SpaceOAR Hydrogel provides room between the rectum and the prostate, limiting the exposure of the rectum to harmful radiation, during cancer radiation therapy.
A Little Space Makes A BIG Difference®
SpaceOAR Hydrogel provides room between the rectum and the prostate, limiting the exposure of the rectum to harmful radiation, during cancer radiation therapy.
Our Patient Brochure
Download our patient brochure to read the FAQ’s about SpaceOAR hydrogel as a pre-treatment option. Find out if SpaceOAR is the right option for you.
"I would definitely recommend SpaceOAR. For me it has had very little consequence, either the day of the treatments, the weeks and months afterward, several years afterward."
- Henry, A SpaceOAR Hydrogel patient