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To Compare air with dye as a contrast medium for puncture in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: A randomised control trial

Comparison of efficacy of air pyelogram with dye contrast pyelogram for puncture in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: A randomised control trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/04/024935
Enrollment
110
Registered
2020-04-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N202- Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter

Interventions

Intervention1: 15-40ml room air as air contrast.: 15-40 ml of room air will be injected into the PCS through the ureteric catheter, to visualise the PCS under fluoroscopy. Control Intervention1: 15-40

Sponsors

Dr Vijayendu Pratap Singh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with renal stone larger than 2cm in size or upper ureteric calculi more than 1.5cm in size. Multiple renal calculi, not amenable to ESWL. All ESWL failed renal stones.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of previous PCNL. History of previous renal surgery. Azotemia. Uncontrolled coagulopathy. Active infections. Any contraindication for general or spinal anaesthesia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To find out the efficacy of air contrast in comparison to dye in performing punctures during PCNL.Timepoint: 18 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To find out the safety of air contrast in comparison to dye in performing punctures during PCNL.Timepoint: 18 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr VIJAYENDU PRATAP SINGH

Department of General Surgery

majoramitagrawal@gmail.com9971664222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026