Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Lead Sponsor:

Assiut University

Conditions:

Kidney Stones

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To compare the efficacy and safety of flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) versus extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in managing lower calyceal renal stones ≤15 mm and \<1000 HU.

Detailed Description

Urolithiasis is a common condition with a steadily increasing global prevalence, and lower calyceal stone treatment is particularly challenging. While stones ≤15 mm and \<1000 Hounsfield Units (HU) ar...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults (≥18 y)
  • Lower-calyx stone
  • Less than or equal15 mm
  • Mean Hounsfield (HU) \<1000

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Uncorrected coagulopathy
  • Active UTI/obstruction
  • Anatomical barriers to Flexible Ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy coupling (e.g., prohibitive SSD/BMI).
  • Cardiac devices contraindicating ESWL

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07193940

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

October 1 2028

Last Update

October 2 2025

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Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University

Asyut, Egypt