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NCT Number: NCT00637650

Management of Fragments During Ureteroscopy

The purpose of this study is to study the outcome of patients after ureteroscopy in which all fragments remaining after holmium laser lithotripsy were retrieved compared to those where small, insignificant fragments were left for spontaneous passage.

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Key information

Conditions

Urinary Stones Calculi Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Male Urogenital Diseases Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Urinary Calculi Urogenital Diseases Urolithiasis Urologic Diseases

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Chaim Sheba Medical Center

Tel Litwinsky, Ramat Gan, 52621, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient with ureteral stones suitable for endoscopic treatment

Exclusion criteria

  • presence of ipsilateral kidney stones
  • known ureteral stricture
  • previous placement of ureteral stent
  • use of drugs with known activity on smooth ureteral muscle
  • unwillingness or impossibility to return for follow-up

Treatment and study plan

Ureteroscopy, Holmium Laser lithotripsy and active retrieval of fragments

Procedure

Ureteroscopy, Holmium laser lithotripsy, no intent to retrieve any remaining fragment

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. unplanned medical visits

    Time frame: 30 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hospital Admissions, need for pain killers, time to complete recovery

    Time frame: 60 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Chaim Sheba Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Should we Strive for Absolute "Stone Freedom" While Performing Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Ureteral Stones? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Mar 18, 2008
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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