Clinical trials: Kidney Stones, open to volunteers
Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Contribution of Gene Variants to Idiopathic Urolithiasis
Recent investigations from this group have identified that genetic variants of genes associated with monogenic forms of nephrolithiasis are expressed in idiopathic calcium oxalate kidney stone patients and could influence stone…
- Conditions
- Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis, Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
- Trial name
- NCT01127854
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Nephrolithiasis, Flexible Ureteroscopy
Bendable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath Versus Conventional Ureteral Access Sheath in Management of Renal Stones Using Flexible Ureteroscopy
Urinary calculus is a globally recognized urological condition, with prevalence rates ranging from 1% to 13% across different geographical regions (1) Therapeutic approaches for renal calculi encompass extracorporeal shock wave…
- Trial name
- NCT06862141
- Testing
- bendable suction ureteral access sheath, conventional suction ureteral access sheath
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Spinal Anesthesia, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Comparative Study Between Spinal Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia in Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Operation
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of spinal anesthesia as an alternative to general anesthesia in PCNL operation in supine position.
- Conditions
- Spinal Anesthesia, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, General Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07114250
- Testing
- spinal anesthesia, General Anesthesia
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Kidney Stones, Urine Specimen Collection
The Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplementation on 24-hour Urine Chemistry in Adults
This is a single-center prospective cohort study to evaluate the effect of short-term daily apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation on urine chemistry.
- Trial name
- NCT07389226
- Testing
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Kidney Calculi
Comparing Super Pulse Fiber Thulium Laser and Holmium Laser for Ureteral Stone Fragmentation During Ureteroscopy
The goal of this prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial is to objectively evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety differences between superpulse thulium fiber laser (sTFL) and holmium:YAG laser (Ho:YAG) in…
- Trial name
- NCT06667557
- Testing
- Superpulse Thulium Fiber Laser (sTFL) Treatment, Holmium:YAG Laser (Ho:YAG) Treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Nephrolithiasis, Kidney Stone
Observational Approach Versus Surgical Intervention for Stones
The aims of the Observational Approach versus Surgical Intervention for Asymptomatic Stone (OASIS) trial are: 1) to determine whether observation compared to upfront surgery results in less healthcare-related life disruption due…
- Trial name
- OASIS (NCT07718802)
- Testing
- Surgery, Observation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,658 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Kidney Stone, Nephrolithiasis
Evaluation of the LithoVue Elite Ureteroscope With Intra-Renal Pressure Monitoring Technology: Examination of Surgeon Behavior and Post-operative Outcomes
The goal of this study is to evaluate the influence of real-time intrarenal pressure measurement availability on surgeons' behavior during ureteroscopy while using the ureteroscope LithoVue Elite.
- Trial name
- ELITE (NCT06576661)
- Testing
- INTRARENAL PRESSURE MONITORING VISIBLE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Kidney Stone
Comparing Alkalinizing Agents Efficacy on Stone Risk in Patients on a Metabolically Controlled Diet
The purpose of this study is to compare over the counter and alternative prescription urinary alkalinizing agents to slow release potassium citrate in their ability to modify urinary parameters associated with stone formation.
- Trial name
- NCT04651088
- Testing
- Potassium citrate, Sodium bicarbonate, Litholyte
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Nephrolithiasis, Kidney Stone
HoYAG vs TFL in miniPCNL With ClearPetra
Mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is the treatment of choice for kidney stones over 2cm. This procedure commonly uses laser energy for breaking the stones, and among possible laser platforms, Hoyag and thulium fiber laser are…
- Trial name
- NCT07087977
- Testing
- HoYAG laser, TFL laser platform
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Kidney Calculi, Nephrolithiasis
Nebulized Glubran 2-Assisted Tubeless PCNL Versus Conventional PCNL
This prospective randomized controlled study will compare two techniques used after percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a procedure for removing kidney stones.
- Trial name
- NCT07749807
- Testing
- Nebulized Glubran 2-Assisted Tubeless PCNL, Conventional PCNL With Nephrostomy Tube
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Stone, Kidney, Stone Ureter
Stent Omission After Ureteroscopy and Lithotripsy in the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative
This is a multicenter prospective trial with randomized and observational cohorts assessing patient-reported outcomes and unplanned healthcare utilization following ureteroscopic treatment of renal and ureteral stones, with…
- Trial name
- NCT05866081
- Testing
- Standard of care stent placement, No stent placement, Surveys
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 792 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Nephrocalcinosis
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Nephrolithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis With Pediatric Onset
The aim of the study is to build a database of pediatric patients affected by nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis in order to investigate their clinical and epidemiological characteristics.
- Trial name
- Calcolosi-kid (NCT07874087)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Postoperative Pain, Kidney Calculi
Nephrostomy Tract Infiltration for Pain Control After PCNL
This prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nephrostomy tract local anesthetic infiltration for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing prone percutaneous…
- Trial name
- NCT07721571
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Intravenous Tramadol and Paracetamol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Ureterolithiasis, Renal Calculi
An Intelligent Pressure and Temperature Control Ureteral Soft Scope System for Treating Stones With Infection.
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy and safety of a novel intelligent pressure and temperature-controlled ureteroscope system for treating renal and upper ureteral stones with concurrent infection.
- Trial name
- NCT06841523
- Testing
- Intelligent Pressure and Temperature-Controlled Ureteroscope System, Conventional Ureteroscope
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis
Comparison of Flexible & Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath vs. Antegrade Suction in Retrograde Flexible Ureteroscopy for Lower Calyceal Stones
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of two suction techniques during retrograde flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) for lower calyceal renal stones measuring 1.5-2 cm.
- Conditions
- Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis, Endourology
- Trial name
- NCT06889051
- Testing
- Flexible & Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS), Antegrade Suction via Percutaneous Nephrostomy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Benha University
Nephrolithiasis
RIRS With Flex Suction Sheath vs. PCNL for 2-3 cm Renal Stones
This is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using a tip-flexible suction access sheath with standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the treatment of 2-3 cm unilateral…
- Trial name
- NCT07058402
- Testing
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) with Tip-Flexible Suction Access Sheath, Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 308 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Kidney Stone, Pain, Postoperative
Meditation Effects on Discomfort, Pain InTerference, and AnxieTy After urEteroscopy
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether meditation can help improve recovery in children and adults having surgery for kidney stones.
- Conditions
- Kidney Stone, Pain, Postoperative, Anxiety Postoperative
- Trial name
- MEDITATE (NCT06783946)
- Testing
- Meditation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Nephrolithiasis, Lithotripsy, Laser
Comparison Between Ureterorenoscopy With Lithotripsy Alone Versus Combination With Hydrogel for Kidney Stone Removal
The incidence of kidney stones (urolithiasis) has surged in both developing and developed countries, affecting approximately 15% of the global population.
- Conditions
- Nephrolithiasis, Lithotripsy, Laser, Ureteroscopy
- Trial name
- NCT06469736
- Testing
- Standard of Care Ureterorenoscopy, Standard of Care Ureterorenoscopy with MediNiK
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Ureteral Stent-Related Symptom
Dexamethasone for Ureteral STent Symptoms (DUSTS)
The purpose of this study to learn if high-dose dexamethasone, a type of long-acting steroid, works to decrease urinary symptoms and pain after ureteroscopy and stent placement for kidney stones.
- Trial name
- DUSTS (NCT06930690)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection 20 mg, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection 4mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Urolithiasis, Stone, Kidney
Registry of MIUS for Urolithiasis (ReMIUS-U)
The purpose of this registry is to collect data on patients who have undergone minimally invasive treatments for urinary system stone disease, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)…
- Conditions
- Urolithiasis, Stone, Kidney, Stone Ureter, Complication of Surgical Procedure
- Trial name
- ReMIUS-U (NCT06394908)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University