NCT06721975 Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) vs Thulio Pulsed Thulium:YAG (p-Tm:YAG)
| NCT ID | NCT06721975 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego |
| Condition | Kidney Stones |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-01.
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Brief Summary
This research study is being conducted to assess the ability and efficiency of two laser systems to break up kidney stones during ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for kidney stone treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Solitary renal stone 7 to 20 mm in size or in the case of multiple stones the conglomerate diameter (additive maximal diameter of all stones on axial imaging of computed tomography) of 7-20 mm is required * Must be a suitable operative candidate for flexible ureteroscopy per American Urological Association guidelines * Must be able to give consent * Bilateral ureteroscopy will be permitted but only the first side (per surgeon discretion) will be included in the study * Surgeons participating in the study must be urological attending surgeons or fellows with subspecialty training in Endourology Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant stones in the ureter * Prior ipsilateral upper urinary tract reconstructive procedures or history of ipsilateral ureteral stricture * Prior radiotherapy to the abdomen or pelvis * Neurogenic bladder or spinal cord injury * Pregnancy * Untreated UTI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06721975 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Kidney Stones. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06721975 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06721975 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at j3mcdermott@health.ucsd.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06721975 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at San Diego, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06721975 clinical trial?
NCT06721975 is sponsored by University of California, San Diego. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.
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