FANS vs CVAC for Kidney Stones
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Improvements in ureteroscopes have led to improved stone free rates. Two new devices (FANS - Flexible and Navigable Suction) and the CVAC ureteroscope have never been compared head to head. This trial will compare these two new suction ureteroscope technologies against each other
Who Is on the Research Team?
Matthew Lee, MD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Bodo Knudsen, MD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Michael Sourial, MD
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo ureteroscopy using either FANS or CVAC suction ureteroscope for kidney stone removal
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for stone free rate using CT evidence
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- CVAC
- FANS
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteroscopy
CVAC suction ureteroscopy arm
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
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