100 Participants Needed

Ureteral Stent Size for Ureteral Stent Syndrome

ML
Overseen ByMiranda L. Smith
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to determine if post-operative stent size impacts stent-related pain and discomfort.

Research Team

MA

Meghan A. Cooper, DO

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who have undergone a lithotripsy procedure, which is used to break up kidney stones. Participants must require a ureteral stent post-operation but cannot be part of the study if they meet certain exclusion criteria not specified here.

Inclusion Criteria

I am having surgery to remove kidney stones and will need a stent placed afterwards.

Exclusion Criteria

I need a ureteral stent for more than 10 days due to surgery injury.
I am having a ureteroscopy for reasons other than removing a stone.
Patients who are currently pregnant as determined by clinical presurgical screening.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo ureteroscopy and receive either a 4.8 Fr or 7 Fr ureteral stent

1 day

Post-operative Monitoring

Participants are contacted daily to assess stent-related pain until stent removal

7-14 days
Daily contact (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for any additional post-operative issues and communication with the medical system

14 days

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • 4.8 Fr Ureteral stents
  • 7 Fr Ureteral stents
Trial Overview The study aims to compare the effects of two different sizes of ureteral stents on post-operative pain and discomfort. One group will receive a smaller 4.8 Fr stent, while another group will get a larger 7 Fr stent.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group B: 7 Fr Ureteral stentsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Group A: 4.8 Fr Ureteral stentsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

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