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New treatment option for Stone;Renal
Official title Comparison Between Two Methods for Renal Stone Treatment Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Flexible Ureteroscopy With Suction Sheath
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07306819
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of two modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques for the removal of kidney stones: Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL) and Flexible Ureteroscopy (FURS) with Flexible and navigable suction sheath The primary objective is to determine which procedure results in a higher stone-free rate, as measured by post-operative imaging. Secondary objectives include comparing operative time, hospitalization length andcomplication rates between the two treatment groups.
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
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients aging 18 years old or more.
- Patients with renal stones between 2-3 cm in size confirmed by CT scan.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with previous ureteric injury.
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension.
- Patients with uncontrolled hepatic dysfunction.
- Patients with uremia or renal failure.
- Pregnant patients.
- patients with active urinary tract infection.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients aging 18 years old or more.
- Patients with renal stones between 2-3 cm in size confirmed by CT scan.
- Patients with previous ureteric injury.
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension.
- Patients with uncontrolled hepatic dysfunction.
- Patients with uremia or renal failure.
- Pregnant patients.
- patients with active urinary tract infection.
- Patients with bleeding tendency or uncontrolled coagulopathy.
- Patients with congenital anomalies as horse-shoe kidney and pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt
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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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