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Randomized Controlled Trial of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Vacuum-Assisted Access Sheaths Versus Conventional Sheaths for Treatment of Nephrolithiasis
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two variations of the mini-PCNL procedure using either a vacuum-assisted sheath or standard sheath which are both used for the surgical treatment of kidney stones. Both procedure types are commonly used in the treatment of kidneys stones and they have been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of stones similar in size and location to your own.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2023-08-29
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2026-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
vacuum assisted sheath
allows for simultaneous suction with continuous irrigation throughout the case to enhance visibility and facilitate stone retrieval
passive suction via conventional sheath
conventional access sheath for stone retrieval using current technique via passive suction
Locations (1)
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States