CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound Guided Ureteroscopy and Ureteric Stones

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2018-04-01

Plain-language summary

The prevalence of urolithiasis is steadily increasing with an estimation of 1 out of 11 people in the United States. The prevalence of calculi in Afro-Asian region including Arab Republic of Egypt ranges from 4% to 20%. Ureteroscopy is one of the first line treatments for definitive management of ureteric stones. Conventional ureteroscopy relies on intraoperative fluoroscopy for visualization and guidance, exposing the patient, surgeon and operating room staff to ionizing radiation. To minimize the hazards of ionizing radiation there has been a trend toward radiation free alternative imaging modalities . Ultrasound provides an excellent alternative for upper urinary tract imaging because it is radiation free, rapid, portable and allows excellent visualization of the renal pelvis and calyces. There is increasing awareness and concern about the clinical use of ionizing radiation and the need to decrease exposure of patients and medical professionals. Ultrasound guided ureteroscopy in pregnant females and children- in whom fluoroscopy is to be minimized or avoided when possible - has been reported.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients with single symptomatic lower third ureteric radio-opaque stones indicated for endoscopic treatment.
. Age group 18 years old or above.
. Stone size 15 mm or less.

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with bilateral ureteric stones
. Ureteric congenital anomalies e.g. double ureter and ectopic ureter.
. Previously failed ureteroscopy or previous ureteroneocystostomy.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Number of patients treated effectively by the two methods

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03404986

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-04-01

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