Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Versus Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (NCT07700251) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Versus Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
Pediatric nephrolithiasis accounts for approximately 2-3% of all stone disease cases, with recent reports indicating a rising prevalence of up to 10.6%. This increasing incidence poses a growing public health concern. The primary objective in managing pediatric renal stones is complete stone clearance while minimizing complications and improving the patient's quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 1 to 18 years .
* Presence of a renal stone ≤2 cm in maximum diameter (single or multiple).
* Stone located in the renal pelvis and/or calyces.
* Normal renal function (based on age-adjusted serum creatinine and/or eGFR).
* No prior surgical intervention for the current stone episode.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract (e.g., ureteropelvic junction obstruction, horseshoe kidney).
* Bleeding disorders or uncorrected coagulopathy.
* Active urinary tract infection at the time of surgery.
* Patients with contraindications to general anesthesia.
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?
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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.