Dusting vs. Basket Extraction for Kidney Stones and Ureter Stones
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in stone free results, patient side effects, and patient satisfaction between dusting vs. basket extraction for kidney and ureteral stones (a kidney stone located in the tube between the kidney and bladder) 6 mm and greater in size undergoing ureteroscopic treatment.Dusting is when a laser is used to break a stone down into tiny fragments that are able to pass through the urine. Basket extraction is when a small wire basket is used to remove stone fragments.
Research Team
Amy Krambeck, MD
Principal Investigator
Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 with kidney or ureteral stones at least 6mm large, who are undergoing a specific stone removal procedure and can consent to the study. It's not for those under 18, with only one kidney, certain kidney conditions, without phone access, needing additional surgeries, or in vulnerable groups.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo ureteroscopic treatment with either high-powered laser dusting or low power laser fragmentation and basketing
Post-surgery Monitoring
Participants complete a pain assessment questionnaire in the outpatient recovery area and receive daily emails or text messages to assess pain and daily activities until pain resolves
Follow-up
Participants undergo an ultrasound 6 weeks after surgery and return to the urology clinic 12 weeks after surgery for a follow-up visit including renal bladder ultrasound and kidney ureter bladder abdominal x-ray
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Basket extraction
- Dusting
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor