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New treatment option for Kidney Calculi
Official title Antibiotic Irrigation and Suction Ureteral Access Sheath in RIRS
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07655050
What this study is testing
What is Gentamicin Irrigation?
Gentamicin Irrigation is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for kidney calculi.
Also referred to as Gentamicin-Containing Irrigation Local Antibiotic Irrigation Intervention Description:.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a widely used treatment for kidney stones; however, postoperative infectious complications remain a significant concern. This prospective randomized factorial trial aims to evaluate whether gentamicin-containing irrigation fluid and the use of a suction ureteral access sheath can reduce postoperative fever, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and sepsis after RIRS.
- 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
You may be able to join if
- Patients scheduled for retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) due to kidney stones
- Male and female patients aged 18 years or older
- Patients who voluntarily sign the informed consent form
- Patients with sterile urine culture or whose preoperative infection has been treated and urine culture has become sterile
You likely can't join if
- Patients with active urinary tract infection before surgery
- Patients with chronic kidney disease
- Pregnant patients
- Patients with allergy to aminoglycoside-group drugs used in the study protocol, specifically gentamicin
- Cases in which the ureter cannot be accessed and the procedure is postponed by placing a double-J stent instead of performing dilation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Çorum, Çorum, 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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Çorum, Çorum, 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.