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NCT07173309 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluation of Eye Gaze Sharing in the Operating Room
A NA study of Kidney Stones, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07173309: Recruiting NA study of Kidney Stones, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT07173309 is a NA study of Kidney Stones that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 294-participant average among 15 other Kidney Stones trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT07173309, a NA study of Kidney Stones, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This project aims to develop an augmented reality (AR) tool to enhance skill acquisition for endoscopic kidney stone surgery. Of the 100,000 patients who undergo an endoscopic kidney stone treatment annually in the United States, 25% will require a repeat stone surgery within 20 months of their index surgery. The repeat stone surgery rate is almost completely driven by postoperative residual stone fragments, which lead to ureteral obstruction, causing pain, urinary tract infection, and kidney injury. One significant factor that contributes to residual stone fragments is limited visualization of the entire collecting system - a skill directly associated with surgeon experience. This leads to novice surgeons having a much higher recurrence rate than experienced ones. As the incidence of kidney stone disease continues to increase (prevalence of 10%, incidence of 1116 per 100,000), improved endoscopic surgical training is required to improve outcomes of stone surgeries and minimize complications by improving stone-free rate. Currently, skill assessment during endoscopic stone surgery is limited. There are no objective metrics for endoscopic surgery to assess skill. The only feedback trainees get is in the form of verbal communication from expert surgeons, usually after the conclusion of surgery. Thus, most feedback is synoptic and limited in facilitating skill acquisition. Operative time and patient safety concerns restrict the amount of active, real-time feedback given during a case for skill acquisition. Endoscopic kidney stone surgery is uniquely challenging given the small depth and field of view of current endoscopes, which complicate the complete visualization of the entire collecting system. Navigation of the collecting system relies on mentally mapping preoperative imaging to the endoscopic surgical field. Success in mapping relies on hand-eye coordination, memory, and spatial reasoning, which are gained through practice. Thus, there is a need for tools that f
Primary Outcome
Percentage of kidney that was visualized
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Augmented reality
Study Locations (1)
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 15 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07173309 shows while recruiting
NCT07173309 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 15 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 294-participant average among 15 other Kidney Stones trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Kidney Stones appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Augmented reality is the first listed.
NCT07173309 reports a single indexed study location in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07173309 about?
NCT07173309 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of Eye Gaze Sharing in the Operating Room". This project aims to develop an augmented reality (AR) tool to enhance skill acquisition for endoscopic kidney stone surgery. Of the 100,000 patients who undergo an endoscopic kidney stone treatment annually in the United States, 25% will require a repeat stone surgery within 20 months of their inde...
What is the current status of trial NCT07173309?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2025-01-31. Estimated completion is 2026-08.
What conditions does trial NCT07173309 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Kidney Stones.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07173309?
The interventions under investigation include: Augmented reality (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07173309?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07173309 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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