CompletedNot Applicable

High Powered Stone Dusting vs. Fragmentation and Basketing at Time of Ureteroscopy

United States168 participantsStarted 2021-07-28

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in stone free results, patient side effects, and patient satisfaction between dusting vs. basket extraction for kidney and ureteral stones (a kidney stone located in the tube between the kidney and bladder) 6 mm and greater in size undergoing ureteroscopic treatment. Dusting is when a laser is used to break a stone down into tiny fragments that are able to pass through the urine. Basket extraction is when a small wire basket is used to remove stone fragments.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 89 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years of age * undergoing ureteroscopic stone extraction * Stone size 6mm stones or greater and the location to mid ureter or higher * Willing to sign informed consent form * Able to read, understand, and complete patient questionnaires, and pain questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years of age * Inability to provide informed consent * Concomitant surgery (i.e. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate * Solitary kidney * Nephrocalcinosis * Members of vulnerable patient populations * Patients without access to a phone that can receive txt messages

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

Stone free rate: clinical

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Stone free rate: imaging

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05006937

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-01

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