Ultrasound to Facilitate Stone Passage
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Washington
About this trial
This is a prospective, open-label, multi-center study to test the clinical feasibility of facilitating stone passage by the combination of breaking and repositioning stones with ultrasound, without the need for anesthesia.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals presenting with at least one kidney stone
Stone with maximum dimension > 2 mm and ≤ 7 mm as determined by clinical imaging
Individuals with SCI - (Phase 2b only)
Disqualifiers
Individuals under 18 years of age
Individuals who are pregnant or who are trying to get pregnant
Prisoners
with cognitive impairment that would limit their ability to comprehend their role in consent or participation.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Burst Wave Lithotripsy (BWL) and Ultrasonic Propulsion (UP)
Treatment groups
140 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
University of Washington
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Collaborator
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Collaborator
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov