Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Efficacy of Routine Saline Flushing in the Prevention of Nephrostomy Tube Obstructions: A Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Nephrostomy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators performing this research to study if routine flushing is necessary to prevent obstructions of a nephrostomy tube. This study will evaluate patients that have nephrostomy tube or will...
Detailed Description
A percutaneous nephrostomy tube (PCN) is an external draining catheter that is positioned within the renal pelvis to allow urine to drain externally. PCNs may be placed for several indications includi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Age 18-80, with planned nephrostomy tube exchange or new nephrostomy tube placement with ongoing need for a nephrostomy tube.
Exclusion
- Current local infection
- History of anaphylaxis to iodinated contrast
- Pregnant or intent to become pregnant during the study
- Irreversible coagulopathy
- Planned for definitive treatment for the clinical indication of the nephrostomy tube prior to 12-week post-intervention.
- Planned routine exchange prior to 12 weeks after nephrostomy tube exchange or placement procedure
- Complete sensory loss below T10 dermatome.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06987877
Start Date
January 1 2026
End Date
March 30 2027
Last Update
October 17 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115