RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05006937

High Powered Stone Dusting vs. Fragmentation and Basketing at Time of Ureteroscopy

Prospective, Randomized Study to Assess Patient Satisfaction and Stone Free Effect of High Powered Stone Dusting vs. Fragmentation and Basketing at Time of Ureteroscopy


Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

168 participants

Start Date

Jul 28, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in stone free results, patient side effects, and patient satisfaction between dusting vs. basket extraction for kidney and ureteral stones (a kidney stone located in the tube between the kidney and bladder) 6 mm and greater in size undergoing ureteroscopic treatment. Dusting is when a laser is used to break a stone down into tiny fragments that are able to pass through the urine. Basket extraction is when a small wire basket is used to remove stone fragments.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • \>18 years of age
  • undergoing ureteroscopic stone extraction
  • Stone size 6mm stones or greater and the location to mid ureter or higher
  • Willing to sign informed consent form
  • Able to read, understand, and complete patient questionnaires, and pain questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria7

  • \< 18 years of age
  • Inability to provide informed consent
  • Concomitant surgery (i.e. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
  • Solitary kidney
  • Nephrocalcinosis
  • Members of vulnerable patient populations
  • Patients without access to a phone that can receive txt messages

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Interventions

PROCEDUREDusting

Dusting is when a laser is used to break a stone down into tiny fragments that are able to pass through the urine.

PROCEDUREBasket extraction

Basket extraction is when a small wire basket is used to remove stone fragments.


Locations(1)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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