Kidney Stones clinical trials at UCSD
5 in progress, 1 open to eligible people
Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) vs Thulio Pulsed Thulium:YAG (p-Tm:YAG)
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
This research study is being conducted to assess the ability and efficiency of two laser systems to break up kidney stones during ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for kidney stone treatment.
San Diego, California
SOUND Pivotal Trial - (Sonomotion stOne comminUtion resoNance ultrasounD)
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the Break Wave™ system in patients with upper urinary tract stones. The main question it aims to answer is whether the device is safe and effective in fragmenting (breaking) stones. Participants will a) undergo the Break Wave™ procedure, b) have a telehealth visit at 2 weeks, and c) return for an imaging study at approximately 10 weeks post-procedure.
San Diego, California and other locations
RELIEF™ Ureteral Stent Randomized Controlled Trial
Sorry, not yet accepting patients
Assessment of the backwards flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter (retrograde urine reflux) after placement of the RELIEF® Ureteral Stent using imaging of the bladder after filling it with contrast and assigning a urinary reflux grade. Randomized controlled trial for evaluation of the stent placement and the adequacy of short term drainage (defined as the presence of the stent in the ureter and the lack of surgical or standard of care double J stent to treat symptoms associated with the stent itself on the stented side during the first 48 hours).
Retrospective, Multi-center Real-world Study of Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation (SURE) Procedure With the CVAC® System
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This is a retrospective, multi-center collaboration to assess real-world outcomes of a novel steerable aspiration system, the CVAC® System ("CVAC"), and flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) for the treatment of urinary stones.
La Jolla, California
Radiation-Free Percutaneus Nephrolithotomy for Kidney Stones
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the feasibility of ultrasound-guided percutaneus nephrolithotomy in patients with kidney stones. The main question's it aims to answer are: Does the use of ultrasound in percutaneus nephrolithotomy affect stone free rates, defined by no stone or stone <2mm, on follow up visit? Does the use of ultrasound in percutaneus nephrolithotomy affect complication rates, categorized by Clavien system? Researchers will compare ultrasound-guided percutaneus nephrolithotomy to traditional nephrolithotomy using fluoroscopy to see if outcomes differ. Participants will be chosen for any of the above interventions at surgeon's discretion.
San Diego, California
Our lead scientists for Kidney Stones research studies include Seth K Bechis, MD Roger L Sur, MD.
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