Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Kidney Stone
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare two variations of the mini-PCNL procedure using either a vacuum-assisted sheath or standard sheath which are both used for the surgical treatment of kidney stones. Both procedure types are commonly used in the treatment of kidneys stones and they have been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of stones similar in size and location to your own.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with planned prone mini-PCNL and a preoperative NCCT
* Primary stone size: 10-25 mm
* Pre-existing indwelling nephrostomy tube or ureteral stent permitted
* Age: ≥ 18 years old
* Gender: all
* Ethnicity: all
* Capable of giving informed consent
* Capable and willing t…
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