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New treatment option for Ureteral Stone
Official title UPURS Trial for Patient-centered Management of Symptomatic Obstructing Stones
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05715086
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A prospective, non-blinded, randomized controlled trial studying the management of symptomatic ureteral stones. This study will compare upfront ureteroscopy vs observation and delayed intervention for patients presenting to the emergency department with a symptomatic ureteral stone.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Presenting to the Emergency Department (ED)
- Adult (\> 18 yo)
- ≥5mm ureteral stone diagnosed on CT scan
- Presence of symptoms (pain, nausea, vomiting, hematuria)
You likely can't join if
- Strict indication for stent
- Stone burden not amenable to Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Dirty urine analysis (UA) or positive urine culture (UCx)
- Transplant kidney
- Presence of conduit
- Comorbidities not optimized for surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Presenting to the Emergency Department (ED)
- Adult (\> 18 yo)
- ≥5mm ureteral stone diagnosed on CT scan
- Presence of symptoms (pain, nausea, vomiting, hematuria)
- Strict indication for stent
- Stone burden not amenable to Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Dirty urine analysis (UA) or positive urine culture (UCx)
- Transplant kidney
- Presence of conduit
- Comorbidities not optimized for surgery
- Strong preference for surgery or observation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.