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Laser Therapy

Thulium Fiber Laser for Kidney Stones (TFL Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Naeem Bhojani, MD

Research Sponsored by Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Bilateral ureteroscopy will be permitted but only the first side will be included in the study

Must be a suitable operative candidate for flexible ureteroscopy per urologic guidelines

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up immediately after the procedure

Awards & highlights

TFL Trial Summary

This trial tests a new technique to help break up kidney stones without surgery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults who can consent to treatment, have kidney stones between 8-20 mm in size suitable for ureteroscopy, and meet specific health guidelines. It's not open to those with neurogenic bladder conditions, spinal cord injuries, pregnancy, untreated UTIs or a history of certain urinary tract procedures.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is evaluating the effectiveness of Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) technology in breaking down kidney stones during ureteroscopy—a procedure where a small scope is used to locate and remove stones from the urinary tract.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the side effects are not detailed here, typical risks associated with laser lithotripsy may include discomfort during urination, bleeding around the stone fragments, and possible infection.

TFL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am having a procedure to look inside my ureters, but only one side will be studied.

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I am considered fit for a specific kidney stone removal surgery.

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I have a kidney stone or multiple stones that together are 8-20 mm in size.

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I am 18 years old or older.

TFL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ during the procedure

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~during the procedure

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the procedure for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Mean total operative time

Secondary outcome measures

Rate of stone retropulsion

Other outcome measures

Mean length of hospitalization

Mean perceived workload score

Rate of need for ancillary procedures

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TFL Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: LithotripsyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy using the Thulium Fiber Laser

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San DiegoOTHER

1,122 Previous Clinical Trials

1,520,894 Total Patients Enrolled

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3,562 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

Mayo ClinicOTHER

3,216 Previous Clinical Trials

3,767,338 Total Patients Enrolled

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3,318 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

University of British ColumbiaOTHER

1,418 Previous Clinical Trials

2,466,968 Total Patients Enrolled

11 Trials studying Kidney Stones

4,492 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

Media Library

Thulium Fiber Laser (Laser Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05814133 — N/A

Kidney Stones Research Study Groups: Lithotripsy

Kidney Stones Clinical Trial 2023: Thulium Fiber Laser Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05814133 — N/A

Thulium Fiber Laser (Laser Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05814133 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any open opportunities to participate in this research endeavor?

"According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is not actively recruiting patients at present. It was first published on April 15th 2023 and its details were last updated on April 3rd 2023. Nevertheless, there are 90 other medical trials that are currently searching for participants."

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Recent research and studies

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Thulium Fiber Laser Prospective Trial

2024. "Thulium Fiber Laser Prospective Trial". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05814133.

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