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New treatment option for Kidney Stones
Official title Surgical Outcomes and Costs in Using the Shenzhen HugeMed 6.3 French Flexible Ureteroscope
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07296835
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Comprehensive comparative investigations between HugeMed HU30M 6.3 Fr f-URS and traditional approach f-URS devices in RIRS are lacking in an American population. The investigators aim to compare the outcomes of using the 6.3 Fr f-URS versus traditional approach (other f-URS present in our institution) to treat patients with stone burden ≤ 2.5 cm.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Males or females ≥ 18 years of age
- Patients with ureteral or kidney stones undergoing primary flexible ureteroscopy for retrograde intrarenal surgery
- Total stone burden ≤ 2.5 cm
You likely can't join if
- Undergoing bilateral stone treatment during the same procedure
- Patients with known genitourinary anatomical abnormalities that would complicate the procedure as determined by the treating investigator
- Uncorrected coagulopathy
- Patients with urinary diversions
- Chronic external urinary catheters
- Women who are pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- Males or females ≥ 18 years of age
- Patients with ureteral or kidney stones undergoing primary flexible ureteroscopy for retrograde intrarenal surgery
- Total stone burden ≤ 2.5 cm
- Undergoing bilateral stone treatment during the same procedure
- Patients with known genitourinary anatomical abnormalities that would complicate the procedure as determined by the treating investigator
- Uncorrected coagulopathy
- Patients with urinary diversions
- Chronic external urinary catheters
- Women who are pregnant
- Immunosuppressed patients
- Non-elective procedures
- Participants must not be involved in any other clinical research studies during the duration of this trial. Exceptions may be made if the investigator determines, on a case-by-case basis, that participation in another...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kansas City, Kansas, 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?
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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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kansas City, Kansas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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