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Holmium laser versus extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in treatment of upper ureteral stones

Comparison of efficacy and complications of transurethral lithotripsy (TUL) with Holmium laser versus extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in treatment of upper ureteral stones.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201501301323N8
Enrollment
60
Registered
2015-07-24
Start date
2014-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Calculus of kidney and ureter. Calculus of kidney and ureter

Interventions

Intervention 1: Procedures will be done in supine position under fluoroscopic guidance by Dornier Delta 2 lithotriptor with standard technique in 12 kilovoltage power increased to 18 KV during 10 minu
Treatment - Devices
Procedures will be done in supine position under fluoroscopic guidance by Dornier Delta 2 lithotriptor with standard technique in 12 kilovoltage power increased to 18 KV during 10 minutes until intole
Lithotripsy in lithotomy position with flexible ureteroscope and Holmium laser lithotriptor.

Sponsors

Research vice chancellor
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age more than 15 years old suffering from upper ureteral stone; stone size between 6-15 mm. Exclusion criteria: presence of coagulopathy; presence of neuropathy; stone size more than 15mm in ureter; presence of active infection; presence of azotemia; uncontrolled hypertension; hypersensitivity to narcotic drugs; pregnancy any contraindication for general anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Development of unwanted complications. Timepoint: During operation till two weeks later. Method of measurement: Observatin and examination and ultrasonography and imaging.

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Crushing of ureteral stones smaller than 15 milimeter. Timepoint: Two weeks after the lithotripsy and ureteroscopy. Method of measurement: KUB and Ultrasonography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSadrollah Mehrabi

Faculty of Medicine,Yasuj University of Medical Sciences

sadrollahm@yahoo.com; dr.mehrabi@yums.ac.ir+98 74 3334 6070

Outcome results

None listed

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