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NCT03040466 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Comparing Treatment of Urolithiasis Between Disposable and Reusable Ureteroscope
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180
- Enrollment target
NCT03040466 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants.
The verdict
NCT03040466, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 180 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Reusable flexible ureteroscopes are widely used to treat various upper urinary tract diseases including urinary stones. However, they require a long turnover time between procedures because of the sterilization process. Moreover, repeated use of a scope ultimately deteriorates its image quality which leads to a high maintenance cost in the long-term. A disposable digital flexible ureteroscope was released in the United States in January 2016, offering an improved image resolution, new scope performance characteristics with every case, and no need for sterilization and repair. Preliminary data from our center has demonstrated that disposable scopes shorten operative time by 25% compared to reusable fiberoptic scope and are associated with a 2/3 reduction in procedural complication rate. Therefore, treatment with disposable scopes may be more effective for patients and facilitate cost management within the hospital. Here, we propose a three-armed, prospective randomized study, comparing treatment outcomes between disposable digital, reusable fiberoptic, and reusable digital flexible ureteroscopes.
Interventions
- DEVICE reusable fiberoptic ureteroscope
- DEVICE disposable digital ureteroscope
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 180 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03040466
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03040466 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which reusable fiberoptic ureteroscope is the first listed.
NCT03040466 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03040466 about?
NCT03040466 is a clinical study titled "Comparing Treatment of Urolithiasis Between Disposable and Reusable Ureteroscope". Reusable flexible ureteroscopes are widely used to treat various upper urinary tract diseases including urinary stones. However, they require a long turnover time between procedures because of the sterilization process. Moreover, repeated use of a scope ultimately deteriorates its image quality whic...
What is the current status of trial NCT03040466?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2014-08. Estimated completion is 2016-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03040466?
The interventions under investigation include: reusable fiberoptic ureteroscope (DEVICE), disposable digital ureteroscope (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03040466?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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