Clinical trials: Kidney Stones, open to volunteers
Kidney Stones
Ureteral Access Sheaths in Endoscopic Kidney Stone Surgery
This prospective, randomized, comparative study aims to evaluate the impact of aspirating and non-aspirating ureteral access sheaths on success rates and complications in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)…
- Trial name
- NCT07568990
- Testing
- Non-aspirating ureteral access sheath, Aspirating ureteral access sheath
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Kidney Stone, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
Multimodal Opioid-Free Anesthesia in RIRS
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a dexmedetomidine-ketamine based opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) protocol can provide effective analgesia compared to conventional fentanyl-based anesthesia in adult patients…
- Conditions
- Kidney Stone, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07636070
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine Opioid-Free Anesthesia, Fentanyl-Based Anesthesia
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- murat sahin
Calculous Anuria, Upper Ureteral Stone
Initial Drainage Method and Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcomes in Calculous Anuria
Calculous anuria caused by obstructing upper ureteral stones in a solitary functioning kidney is a urological emergency requiring urgent decompression.
- Conditions
- Calculous Anuria, Upper Ureteral Stone, Obstructive Uropathy, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07627880
- Testing
- Initial JJ Ureteral Stent Drainage, Initial Percutaneous Nephrostomy Drainage
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Kidney Stone
Evaluation of Renal Injury After RIRS Using Shear-Wave Elastography
This study aims to evaluate changes in renal parenchyma following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using shear-wave elastography.
- Trial name
- NCT07615452
- Testing
- Aspiration-assisted ureteral access sheath, Standard ureteral access sheath
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cengiz Canakci, MD
Renal Stones, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
Tamsulosin and Intraureteral Aminophylline for Ureteral Access During RIRS
This multicenter randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether preoperative tamsulosin, intraureteral aminophylline, or their combination can improve ureteral access during primary retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal…
- Conditions
- Renal Stones, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, Ureteral Access Sheath Placement
- Trial name
- TAM-AMIN-UAS (NCT07623876)
- Testing
- Tamsulosin, Intraureteral Aminophylline
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 322 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stones
Hydroxycitrate: A Novel Therapy for Calcium Phosphate Urinary Stones
This study tests whether hydroxycitrate, a molecule closely related to citrate, can reduce calcium phosphate stone recurrence.
- Trial name
- NCT06003348
- Testing
- OHCit- standard dose, Potassium Citrate, OHCit- low dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Stone;Renal, Stone Ureter
Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-Element Music Therapy Combined With Acupoint Patch Therapy Based on the "Holistic Mind-Body Treatment" Theory in Upper Urinary Tract Calculi Treated With Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Under Local Anesthesia
This study aims to evaluate whether the combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-Element Music Therapy and acupoint patch therapy can effectively reduce intraoperative pain and anxiety in patients undergoing ureteroscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT07607626
- Testing
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Patch with Five-Element Music Therapy, Standard Local Anesthesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Li Fang
Kidney Stones
Oxalate-Driven Host Responses in Kidney Stone Disease
This study is looking to understand the role of oxalate on kidney stone development and immunity. This study will enroll healthy participants and participants with calcium oxalate kidney stones (CaOx KS).
- Trial name
- NCT05417568
- Testing
- Low Oxalate Diet, High Oxalate Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Catheter Blockage, Oncology
A Novel Ureteric Stent in Kidney Stone Patients and Oncology Patients Compared to a Conventional JJ Stent
Urological stents and catheters often lead to inflammation, causing pain and infection in the urinary tract. Moreover, 80% of stents are associated with pain, negatively impacting on QoL and mental health.
- Conditions
- Catheter Blockage, Oncology, Kidney Stone
- Trial name
- CASSETTE (NCT06815120)
- Testing
- Experimental ureteric stent with specially shaped side-holes that prevent stagnation points (i.e., areas of low flow that cause particles to settle and E&B), Qualitative interview
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Kidney Stone
Indapamide and Chlorthalidone to Reduce Urine Supersaturation for Kidney Stone Prevention
The aim of this study is to test the efficacy of the two long-acting thiazide-like diuretics indapamide and chlorthalidone in reducing urine supersaturation for calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate compared to the short-acting…
- Trial name
- INDAPACHLOR (NCT06111885)
- Testing
- Indapamide 2.5 MG, Hydrochlorothiazide 50Mg, Chlorthalidone 25mg
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
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 Stones
Surgical Outcomes and Costs in Using the Shenzhen HugeMed 6.3 French Flexible Ureteroscope
Comprehensive comparative investigations between HugeMed HU30M 6.3 Fr f-URS and traditional approach f-URS devices in RIRS are lacking in an American population.
- Trial name
- NCT07296835
- Testing
- Ureteroscopy using the 6.3 Fr f-URS hugemed, Hugemed 6.3 Fr f-URS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
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
Renal Stones
RETRO Study (RETrograde Renal Access Outcomes)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the benefit of using RetroPerc® in obtaining renal access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07071831
- Testing
- RetroPerc®
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Kidney Stone, Ureteric Stone
Safety and Efficacy of Combination of Tamsulosin 0.4 mg Plus Tadalafil 5mg Versus 2.5 mg
Ureteral stenting is a common urological procedure performed to relieve obstruction and facilitate urinary drainage. Despite its effectiveness, stent-related symptoms (SRS) such as dysuria, frequency, urgency, flank pain, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07562282
- Testing
- Tamsulosin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Kidney Stones, Nephrolithiasis
Effect of Complete Suction-Induced Collapse of the Renal Collecting System at the End of RIRS on Early Postoperative Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether actively suctioning the renal collecting system to induce a "collapse" state at the end of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) can reduce postoperative pain and infection in…
- Conditions
- Kidney Stones, Nephrolithiasis, Renal Calculi
- Trial name
- NCT07535281
- Testing
- Complete suction-induced collapse, Standard RIRS with natural drainage
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital
Renal Colic, Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis, Hypocitraturia
Relief Efficacy of Lidocaine Versus Morphine for Acute Renal Colic in the Emergency Department
The opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health crisis in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 8 million Americans reported misusing prescription opioids in 2023, with over 5…
- Conditions
- Renal Colic, Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis, Hypocitraturia, Opioid Use During Medical Care
- Trial name
- RELIEF-RC (NCT07536594)
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Morphine 0,1 mg/kg
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Renal Stone, Stone in Calyceal Diverticulum
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
The study's aim is to determine which treatment modality, either ESWL or RIRS, is more effective in achieving stone clearance for lower calyceal calculi.
- Trial name
- NCT07510178
- Testing
- Retrograde intrarenal surgery, Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Rare Kidney Stone Diseases
Monogenic Kidney Stone - Genetic Testing
This study will attempt to identify the specific gene (coded in the DNA) and changes (mutations) within that gene that are the cause of monogenic kidney stone disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03305835
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Kidney Stone
Prospective Multi-center Study Comparing Pulsed Tm:YAG Laser to Pulse Modulated Holmium Laser in the Treatment of Nephrolithiasis With FANS Access Sheaths
The purpose of this study is to compare two laser technologies that are routinely used during ureteroscopy for the treatment of kidney stones.
- Trial name
- NCT07516106
- Testing
- Moses Holmium:YAG laser, Thulium:YAG laser
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health