Different Positions for Treating Kidney Stones
The Effect of Different Body Positions and Channel Sheaths on RIRS
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Urolithiasis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with specific kidney stones to compare different body positions and tools used during a procedure. Participants will help researchers understand how these factors affect the success of getting rid of the stones.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have lower pole kidney stones that are 10-20 mm in size
- I have an ASA score of Ⅰ, Ⅱ, or Ⅲ
- I am an adult
You may not be able to join if
- I have a ureteric stricture
- I have a urethral deformity
- I have a renal malformation, like a horseshoe kidney
- I am pregnant
- I have multiple stones in different parts of my kidney
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Retrograde flexible ureteroscopy (RIRS) is currently the first-line treatment for renal stones \< 2cm. Lower pole renal stones(LPS) are a difficult problem for urologists. The flexible negative pressure suction ureteral sheath(f-UAS) can facilitate RIRS to flush out the fragments and dust in time, and provide a clear vision and reduce the renal pelvis pressure(RPP) during operation.Standard lithot…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* LPS with a diameter of 10-20 mm
* American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) score Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ
* Adult patients
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ureteric stricture
* Urethral deformity
* Renal malformation, including horseshoe kidney, ectopic kidney and transplanted kidney
* Pregnancy
* …
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