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Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Led by The Cleveland Clinic · Updated on 2026-01-07
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
143 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with planned prone mini-PCNL and a preoperative NCCT
- Primary kidney stone size between 10 and 25 millimeters
- Pre-existing nephrostomy tube or ureteral stent allowed
- Age 18 years or older
- All genders eligible
- All ethnicities eligible
- Able to give informed consent
- Willing and able to meet study requirements
You will not qualify if you...
- Taking blood thinners or history of bleeding disorders
- Congenital kidney abnormalities
- Prior upper urinary tract reconstructive surgery on the same side
- Conversion to open surgery during procedure
- Multiple access tracts needed during surgery
- Unable to give informed consent or meet study requirements for any reason
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Lauren Grimm
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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