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
Sodium Bicarbonate as an Alternative to Potassium Citrate for Kidney Stones
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Kidney stones affect 1 in every 11 people in the US each year. In patients with kidney stones who are prescribed medications for stone management, only 30.2% are adherent to a medication regime and even fewer, only 13.4 % are adherent with citrate medications. Prescription potassium citrate can be expensive for many patients, leading to non-compliance. Sodium bicarbonate is a potential medication alternative that is cheaper and can potentially alkalinize the urine and/or decrease the risk of future kidney stones. However, efficacy of alternatives to potassium potassium citrate are not well studied. This study seeks to evaluate sodium bicarbonate and assess its ability to alkalinize urine in a cohort of patients with kidney stones and compare this to prescription potassium citrate.
San Diego, California and other locations
SOUND Pivotal Trial - (Sonomotion stOne comminUtion resoNance ultrasounD)
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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
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
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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 Roger L Sur, MD.
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