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Percussion Therapy for Kidney Stones
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Led By Ryan Hsi
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Must be 18 years or older
Any patient after treatment of renal stones with ureteroscopy during which residual stone fragments (less than 2mm by surgeon estimation) is left in the kidney.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up postop day 0-10.
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Study Summary
This trial explored a novel technique of positional changes and percussion therapy to improve stone passage after flexible ureteroscopy. A novel technique was tested to improve stone passage after flexible ureteroscopy to reduce the need for additional surgeries and decrease risk of future stone events.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who can consent and have had ureteroscopy to treat kidney stones, leaving behind tiny fragments. They must be able to undergo percussion therapy and not have conditions like osteoporosis, fluid intake restrictions, untreated UTIs, or need for secondary stone procedures soon.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a Massage Percussion Therapy device on patients after ureteroscopy to see if it helps pass small kidney stone fragments left in the kidney. The goal is to reduce the need for additional surgeries by increasing the rate of spontaneous stone passage.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort from percussion therapy, especially in sensitive areas like where surgery was performed. Patients with certain bone conditions cannot participate due to risk of injury.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I had kidney stone removal with some tiny stones left.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ postop day 0-10.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~postop day 0-10.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Patients who are able to tolerate and complete the percussion therapy.
Stone Free Rate.
Secondary outcome measures
Unplanned return visits.
weight of passed stone fragments
Trial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Postoperative appointment percussionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patient receives percussion therapy in the office on the day of follow up.
Group II: PACU percussionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patient receives percussion therapy in the PACU immediately after surgery.
Group III: Both PACU and Postop appointment percussion.Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patient receives percussion therapy in the PACU and receives percussion therapy in the office on the day of follow up.
Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Patient receives standard postoperative care with no percussion therapy.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
857 Previous Clinical Trials
672,113 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Kidney Stones
269 Patients Enrolled for Kidney Stones
Ryan HsiPrincipal InvestigatorVUMC
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am on blood thinners, but I can take up to 81mg of aspirin.I am on a doctor-recommended fluid intake restriction.I have had struvite kidney stones in the past.You need to have a CT scan of your abdomen before the surgery.I cannot lie on my side, stomach, or with my head lower than my feet.I have a urinary tract infection that hasn't been treated.I have had broken ribs or have been diagnosed with weak bones.I am 18 years old or older.I have stones in my ureter but not in my kidneys.You cannot handle tapping or hitting.I need a follow-up procedure for kidney stones within 3 months.If you need to keep a stent in for more than 10 days.I had kidney stone removal with some tiny stones left.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: PACU percussion
- Group 2: Both PACU and Postop appointment percussion.
- Group 3: Control
- Group 4: Postoperative appointment percussion
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there still openings for participation in this experiment?
"The records available on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this medical experiment, initially posted in July 2023 and last updated in May of the same year, is no longer enrolling patients. However, there are 110 other studies actively recruiting participants at present."
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