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Antibiotics for Preventing Infections After Kidney Stone Treatment (STENTABX Trial)

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Diego

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Patients having undergone kidney stone treatment surgery (shockwave lithotripsy [SWL], ureteroscopy [URS], retrograde intrarenal surgery [RIRS], percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PNL])

Age: >=18 years of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 30 days

Awards & highlights

STENTABX Trial Summary

This trial will study whether a single dose of Ciprofloxicin, an antibiotic, can prevent infection after ureteral stent removal. The control group will not receive any antibiotics.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who've had recent kidney stone treatment surgery and have a ureteral stent placed within the last two weeks. It includes all ethnicities, with an expected mix of 60% men and 40% women. Excluded are those with catheters, pregnant women, or patients performing clean intermittent catheterization.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if taking a single dose of Ciprofloxacin (an antibiotic) can prevent infections when removing ureteral stents after kidney stone treatments. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the antibiotic or no intervention during stent removal.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects from Ciprofloxacin may include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and allergic reactions. Not everyone will experience these side effects; some might not have any at all.

STENTABX Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I have had surgery for kidney stones.

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I am 18 years old or older.

STENTABX Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 30 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~30 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Post-procedure Infectious Complication

Secondary outcome measures

Patient Risk Factors Predisposing to Post-procedure Infectious Complications

STENTABX Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: AntibioticActive Control2 Interventions

Patients randomized to the intervention arm will be provided a single oral dose of prophylactic oral antibiotic at the time of cystoscopic stent removal

Group II: No AntibioticActive Control1 Intervention

Patients randomized to the non-intervention arm will not undergo prophylaxis at the time of cystoscopic stent removal

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor

1,121 Previous Clinical Trials

1,520,844 Total Patients Enrolled

6 Trials studying Kidney Stones

3,712 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones

Genesis HealthCareOTHER

1 Previous Clinical Trials

197,692 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Ciprofloxacin (Antibiotic) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02944825 — N/A

Kidney Stones Research Study Groups: Antibiotic, No Antibiotic

Kidney Stones Clinical Trial 2023: Ciprofloxacin Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02944825 — N/A

Ciprofloxacin (Antibiotic) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02944825 — N/A

Kidney Stones Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT02944825 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In what ways is No Antibiotic commonly deployed in healthcare?

"No, Antibiotic is frequently used to combat otitis externa and additional conditions such as urinary tract infections related to entercococcus faecalis, bronchitis, or abdominal infection."

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Are there opportunities for volunteers to participate in this research project?

"The data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this research project is actively searching for participants. It was first revealed to the public on January 1st 2016 and its last update occured in March 2020."

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What prior investigations have been done regarding the use of No Antibiotic?

"Presently, there are 39 research studies being conducted on No Antibiotic therapy. 6 of these active trials fall within Phase 3 and the bulk of them are in Durham, North carolina; however, 75 sites across the country have begun implementing this type of treatment."

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How many participants are allowed to join this research project?

"Affirmative. Per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is open for recruitment; it was first published on the 1st of January 2016 and its last update happened on March 23rd 2020. 80 patients must be enrolled at a single centre to complete the study."

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