Efficacy of Routine Saline Flushing in the Prevention of Nephrostomy Tube Obstructions: A Pilot Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Nephrostomy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators performing this research to study if routine flushing is necessary to prevent obstructions of a nephrostomy tube. This study will evaluate patients that have nephrostomy tube or will have nephrostomy tubes placed as part of their standard clinical care.
If participants agree to participate in this study, participants will undergo randomized assignment to either continue to routi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
• Age 18-80, with planned nephrostomy tube exchange or new nephrostomy tube placement with ongoing need for a nephrostomy tube.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current local infection
* History of anaphylaxis to iodinated contrast
* Pregnant or intent to become pregnant during the study…
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