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High Powered Stone Dusting vs. Fragmentation and Basketing at Time of Ureteroscopy
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
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.
Official title: Prospective, Randomized Study to Assess Patient Satisfaction and Stone Free Effect of High Powered Stone Dusting vs. Fragmentation and Basketing at Time of Ureteroscopy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 89 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
168
Start Date
2021-07-28
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-07-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dusting
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
Basket extraction is when a small wire basket is used to remove stone fragments.
Locations (1)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States