TerminatedNot Applicable

Comparing Previously Placed Nephrostomy Tract (NT) Versus Single Stage Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

Stopped: Slow accrual

United States8 participantsStarted 2009-12

Plain-language summary

The investigators are trying to determine whether placement of a nephrostomy tube prior to definitive stone surgery and under ultrasonic or fluoroscopic guidance will reduce complications related to bleeding and infection compare to obtaining renal access at the time of surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age 18 years to 90 years old, * Patients with stone disease * Patients who hoose to have PCNL for treatment * Patients who understand the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Minors * Unable to understand the informed consent * Unwilling to fill out the SF 36 questionnaire

What they're measuring

Reduction of complications related to bleeding and infection

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00907946

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-10

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