FANS vs CVAC for Medium to Large Kidney Stones
This study is comparing two new devices, Flexible and Navigable Suction (FANS) sheaths and the CVAC ureteroscope, used during ureteroscopy (a procedure to remove kidney stones). Both devices help surgeons remove stone fragments more effectively during the procedure. The study wants to see which device leads to a higher "stone free rate" (meaning no stones are left behind) up to six weeks after surgery. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, have a clinical diagnosis of kidney stones (Nephrolithiasis), and your stones are between 8 and 20 millimeters in size. You cannot join if you have severe medical conditions that prevent you from having general anesthesia. The current recruitment status is unclear.
- Study design
- This study plans to enroll 159 participants to compare two different devices used during ureteroscopy.
- What's involved
- Not specified in the trial record.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your stone free rate will be measured up to six weeks after the procedure.
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FANS vs CVAC for Medium to Large Stones
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Matthew Lee, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Ohio State University
- Bodo Knudsen, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Ohio State University
- Michael Sourial, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Ohio State University
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What this trial measures
- stone free rateup to six weeks
Journal of Endourology definitions using CT evidence