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This protocol seeks to determine if weight reduction with the Optifast VLCD program leads to reduced contribution of endogenous oxalate synthesis and dietary oxalate absorption to the urinary oxalate pool in obese calcium oxalate stone formers.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19 - 65

14 Participants Needed

The goal of this trial is to test if colonization with the gut bacteria Oxalobacter formigenes leads to a reduction in urinary oxalate excretion in patients with calcium oxalate kidney stone disease. The study will recruit adult participants with a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones who are not colonized with Oxalobacter formigenes. Participants will * ingest fixed diets containing low and moderately high amounts of oxalate for 4 days at a time * collect urine, blood and stool samples during the fixed diets * ingest a preparation of live Oxalobacter formigenes to induce colonization with Oxalobacter formigenes
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

40 Participants Needed

This study will examine the effects of ureteroscopic lasing technique (dusting, fragmentation and a hybrid approach) on total lasing time and total energy in patients with a large renal calculi burden of single or multiple stones with the sum of its longest diameters between 10-20 mm and having mean Hounsfield units of 1000 or more.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

120 Participants Needed

LLX-424 for Kidney Stones

Springfield, Missouri
This is a Phase 2a study of glycolate oxidase inhibitor LLX-424 in patients with a history of kidney stones. Eligible subjects with a history of kidney stones will be randomized to receive study drug (LLX-424 or placebo) for 8 weeks.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2

51 Participants Needed

The aim of this randomized placebo-controlled double-blind crossover clinical trial is to test the ability of a traditional tea made from the leaf of the Bryophyllum pinnatum (B. pinnatum) plant in decreasing urinary calcium content in patients with recurrent calcium-based kidney stones.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1

25 Participants Needed

ClearPetra for Kidney Stones

Kansas City, Kansas
Ureteroscopy has been considered the best approach when treating renal stones smaller than 2 cm. This procedure is usually performed together with ureteral access sheaths, which helps protect the ureter mucosa and lowers intrarenal pressure. Recently, a new vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath called ClearPetra has entered US market and allows for continuous stone fragmentation and aspiration. Because there is little information on comparing this device with traditional approach (no sheath or non-vacuum-assisted sheath) in American population, we aim to compare those devices in terms of their ability to clear the kidney from kidney stones, as well as reduce infection rates postoperatively.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

150 Participants Needed

The goal of this study is to evaluate the influence of real-time intrarenal pressure measurement availability on surgeons' behavior during ureteroscopy while using the ureteroscope LithoVue Elite.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

80 Participants Needed

This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of both types of lasers, Holmium MOSES and TFL, in management of kidney stones requiring treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

174 Participants Needed

This is a two arm, double blind RCT comparing the use of a single dose ciprofloxacin prior to SWL to saline alone. The multicenter trial will be conducted with a pragmatic emphasis including both high volume and low volume sites internationally.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

1500 Participants Needed

This is a single institution, single surgeon, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the Boston Scientific Lumenis Pulse 120H Moses 2.0 holmium laser versus the Olympus Soltive Superpulsed thulium fiber laser (TFL) for medium-to-large stones in the mini PCNL setting.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 90

52 Participants Needed

This trial tests the effects of Pioglitazone, weight loss, or both in overweight and obese patients with uric acid kidney stones. Pioglitazone helps the body use insulin better and reduces urine acid, while weight loss improves health and reduces the risk of stones.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:21 - 99

29 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study to learn if high-dose dexamethasone, a type of long-acting steroid, works to decrease urinary symptoms and pain after ureteroscopy and stent placement for kidney stones. The main question it aims to answer is: 1) Does high-dose steroid change the quality of life score on day 2 after surgery Researchers will compare high-dose of dexamethasone (20 mg) to a standard dose of dexamethasone (4 mg) to see if a higher dose of the drug will help with urinary symptoms and pain Participants will: 1. randomly receive 20 mg or 4 mg of dexamethasone (20 mg) at the time of surgery 2. fill out a questionnaire day 1 and day 2 after surgery 3. fill out a medication diary for one week after surgery 4. visit the clinic on day 2 after surgery for checkup 5. visit the clinic on day 4-7 after surgery for check up
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2

70 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of Microbial Transplant Therapy (MTT) on 24-hour urine parameters in recurrent hypercalciuric and hyperoxaluric kidney stone formers.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1

36 Participants Needed

Laser Systems for Kidney Stones

San Diego, California
This research study is being conducted to assess the ability and efficiency of two laser systems to break up kidney stones during ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for kidney stone treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

50 Participants Needed

This study will be a multi-institutional randomized clinical trial of a short course of pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis in addition to perioperative antibiotics prior to undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The select patient population will be those patients deemed to be at a moderately increased risk of postoperative infectious complications. These higher risk patients are those with indwelling urinary drainage tubes and those with a positive preoperative urine culture.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

330 Participants Needed

The incidence of kidney stone disease continues to rise globally. Although the treatment of kidney stone disease has dramatically improved in recent years, surgical management remains invasive and expensive. Patients who develop kidney stones are at high risk of recurrence during their lifetime; therefore, prevention of stones should be a primary focus. Low levels of citrate and acidic urine are risk factors for the formation of kidney stones such as calcium oxalate and uric acid, respectively. Calcium oxalate stones are the predominant stone composition in the United States, accounting for over 2/3rds of stones. Citrate is a key inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystal formation and thus increasing it in the urine of a calcium oxalate stone former is quite beneficial. Uric acid stones account for approximately 10 percent of all stone types. These stones form primarily due to an acidic urinary environment which is a prerequisite for crystal formation. Common medications for stone formers include potassium citrate which help to make the urine more alkaline. Although effective, these medications have side effects and may prove to be too expensive (upwards of $450/month). Consuming baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) may prove to be an inexpensive ($0.34/month) equally effective alternative with respect to increasing urinary citrate levels and alkalinizing the urine. Investigators hypothesize that twice a day oral baking soda in a liquid medium (e.g., water, orange juice, soda, etc.) can be an effective, and inexpensive alternative to urocit K with regard to alkalinizing the urine and raising urinary citrate levels.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1

100 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to determine whether new software processing of ultrasound images can improve detection and size determination of kidney stones.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21+

370 Participants Needed

The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of ultrasound and traditional fluoroscopy to find the residual fragments before retrograde intrarenal surgery is complete. This would ultimately limit the need for radiation exposure and improve the quality of clinical care given to patients and healthcare teams.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

172 Participants Needed

The goal of this non-inferiority randomized controlled trial: is to test the hypothesis that the that there is no additional benefit from a longer course (7 days) versus a shorter course (2 days) of pre-operative antibiotics in patients with moderate to high risk of infection undergoing ureteroscopy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Determine the safety and efficacy of a short course (2 days) as compared to a long course (7 days) 2. Identify secondary predictors of post-operative infectious complications
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

72 Participants Needed

Why Other Patients Applied

"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

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Obesity PatientAge: 58

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

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Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."

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ADHD PatientAge: 31

"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

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Depression PatientAge: 51

"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."

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Arthritis PatientAge: 78

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Nephrolithiasis clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Nephrolithiasis clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Nephrolithiasis trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Nephrolithiasis is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Nephrolithiasis medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Nephrolithiasis clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Ultrasound Imaging Technology for Kidney Stones, Citrate for Kidney Stones and ClearPetra for Kidney Stones to the Power online platform.

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