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Ultrasound

Ultrasonic Stone Propulsion for Kidney Stones

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jonathan Harper, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measurement over 3-year follow-up (phone call or email encounter semi-annually) and 5-year review of the subject's medical records, including imaging (no subject participation).
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether a new technology can help people pass kidney stones or relieve pain from them.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with visible kidney stones who are part of the UW medical system or Veterans Affairs Puget Sound healthcare system. It's suitable for those scheduled for lithotripsy or with an acute obstructing stone. Excluded are minors, people with non-echogenic stones, those not following up, on significant blood thinners, with mobility issues, or in vulnerable groups.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests 'Propulse 1', a focused ultrasound technology designed to move kidney stones within the body. The aim is to either help pass stone fragments more easily or relieve pain by repositioning symptomatic stones.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, ultrasound propulsion may cause discomfort at the site of application and potential shifts in stone position could lead to temporary increases in pain or obstruction.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measurement over 3-year follow-up (phone call or email encounter semi-annually) and 5-year review of the subject's medical records, including imaging (no subject participation).
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measurement over 3-year follow-up (phone call or email encounter semi-annually) and 5-year review of the subject's medical records, including imaging (no subject participation). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Measurement of low frequency adverse events of interest
Measurement of relapse
Measurement of stone passage
Secondary outcome measures
Measurement of all adverse effects associated with the procedure
Other outcome measures
Measurement of discomfort related to the procedure
Measurement of stone motion caused by ultrasound
Measurement of the reduction in stone burden based on imaging

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Treatment with Ultrasonic PropulsionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects receive treatment with the Propulse 1 device. Intervention consists of the non-invasive application of ultrasound to move stones within the kidney and ureter.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Subject follow same protocol as treatment group but do not receive the ultrasonic propulsion intervention.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Puget Sound Health Care SystemFED
63 Previous Clinical Trials
227,649 Total Patients Enrolled
University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,726 Previous Clinical Trials
1,821,233 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Kidney Stones
3,709 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones
Jonathan Harper, MDPrincipal Investigator - University of Washington
University of Washington Medical Center
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (Medical School)
Loma Linda University Medical Center (Residency)
1 Previous Clinical Trials
20 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Propulse 1 (Ultrasound) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02028559 — N/A
Kidney Stones Research Study Groups: Control, Treatment with Ultrasonic Propulsion
Kidney Stones Clinical Trial 2023: Propulse 1 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02028559 — N/A
Propulse 1 (Ultrasound) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02028559 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the research team seeking additional participants for this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is currently enrolling patients for participation; it was initially posted in January 2014 and updated most recently on July 25th 2022. 65 individuals from one trial centre are needed for the study."

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How many volunteers are presently signed up to participate in this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the information held on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is presently enrolling participants; it was first published on January 1st 2014 and most recently modified on July 25th 2022. 65 patients must be recruited from a single centre for participation in this study."

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