CompletedNot Applicable

Radiation Dose of Pediatric Patients During Ureteroscopy

United States126 participantsStarted 2010-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to quantify the radiation exposure from diagnostic testing and surgical treatment during routine endourologic procedures for symptomatic urolithiasis.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible subjects will be male and female volunteers of 0-18 years of age with documented urolithiasis who is undergoing a urologic procedure that utilizes fluoroscopy radiation. * The racial, gender and ethnic characteristics of the proposed subject population reflect the demographics of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area and/or the population of the University of Pittsburgh. * We shall attempt to recruit subjects in respective proportion to these demographics. Exclusion Criteria: * None

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Exposed to fluoroscopic radiation

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02895711

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-12

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Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.