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Official title Comparison of Vacuum-Assisted and Conventional Ureteral Access Sheath in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06684756
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety, the ratio of stone-free rates, and complications of two types of access sheaths used in retrograde intrarenal surgery to treat upper urothelial stones. The access sheath types are those with vacuum aspiration and the conventional ones.
- 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 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patients below 85 years of age
- Patients with 11-13 FR conventional/vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath (UAS) during retrograde intrarenal surgery
You likely can't join if
- Patients with non-sterile preoperative urine culture
- Patients with renal anatomic anomalies
- Patients with a solitary (single) kidney
- Patients with insufficient data
- Patients under the age of 18, above the age of 85
- Patients without an UAS during RIRS
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patients below 85 years of age
- Patients with 11-13 FR conventional/vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath (UAS) during retrograde intrarenal surgery
- Patients with non-sterile preoperative urine culture
- Patients with renal anatomic anomalies
- Patients with a solitary (single) kidney
- Patients with insufficient data
- Patients under the age of 18, above the age of 85
- Patients without an UAS during RIRS
- Patients without 11-13Fr UAS during RIRS
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tekirdağ, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tekirdağ, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye). 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.