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Better Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy Evaluation of Stenting (BLUES)

Better Lithotripsy and Ureteroscopy Evaluation of Stenting (BLUES) A Pragmatic Randomized Multi-center Comparative Effectiveness Study

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05026710
Acronym
BLUES
Enrollment
224
Registered
2021-08-30
Start date
2021-12-02
Completion date
2024-08-21
Last updated
2025-10-28

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Conditions

Renal Stone, Ureteral Stone

Keywords

Ureteral stent, Ureteroscopy, Lithotripsy

Brief summary

This multi-center trial is being completed to compare patient outcomes related to the Imajin silicone stent in comparison to non-silicone polyurethane stents after ureteroscopy. Eligible participants will be enrolled and randomly assigned to receive the Imajin silicone stent or a non-silicone stent. In addition, the participants will complete questionnaires and have follow-up information collected (approximately 60 days after surgery). The trial hypothesizes that a ureteral stent made of silicone, will have superior outcomes when compared to non-silicone stents.

Interventions

DEVICESilicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) ureteral stent

During the end of the standard of care ureteroscopy the silicone stent will be placed.

DEVICENon-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) ureteral stent (any manufacturer)

During the end of the standard of care ureteroscopy the Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) stent will be placed.

Sponsors

Coloplast A/S
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
University of Michigan
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Diagnosed with unilateral renal and/or ureteral stones with the largest less than or equal to (≤)2.0 cm in size measured on abdominal x-ray, Ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scan * Renal stone defined as only renal location of stone(s). * Ureteral stone defined as ureteral only or ureteral and renal stone(s). * Planned unilateral ureteroscopy with stent placement without stent string. * Ability to take oral medication. * Ability and willingness to complete and adhere to survey questions and responses throughout study duration.

Exclusion criteria

* Known planned secondary or staged procedure * Presence of anatomical anomalies (for example (e.g.) solitary, horseshoe, fused crossed ectopia, pelvic kidney) * Presence of any prior urinary diversion (e.g. ileal conduit, orthotopic neobladder) * Presence of any indwelling ureteral stent prior to ureteroscopy * Presence of any indwelling nephrostomy tube prior to ureteroscopy * Ancillary ureteroscopy to treat residual fragments after percutaneous renal stone surgery * Renal stone located in calyceal diverticulum * No indication for stent placement (e.g. spontaneous passage) * Bladder stone location. * Pregnancy or lactation * Known allergic reactions to polyurethane or silicone

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 7 to 10 DaysBaseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.This is a 3-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=no pain to 5=very severe for intensity of their pain. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 36.3 to 81.8, with higher scores indicating worse pain intensity. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 7 to 10 DaysBaseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.This is a 6-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=not at all to 5=very much for how much pain interfered with their life. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 41.0 to 78.3, with higher scores indicating worse pain interference. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) Symptoms Index (SI)-10 Scores at 7 to 10 DaysBaseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.The LURN SI-10 (10-Item LURN Symptom Index) assesses urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency, incontinence, bladder pain, voiding and post-micturition symptoms. Responses for each item range from 0 to 4 or 0 to 3 and are then summed for total scores ranging from 0 to 38 (higher scores = worse symptoms/bother). Change is defined as the difference in LURN SI-10 total score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.
Change in NIH LURN SI-10 Scores at 4 to 6 Weeks: Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.The LURN SI-10 (10-Item LURN Symptom Index) assesses urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency, incontinence, bladder pain, voiding and post-micturition symptoms. Responses for each item range from 0 to 4 or 0 to 3 and are then summed for total scores ranging from 0 to 38 (higher scores = worse symptoms/bother). Change is defined as the difference in LURN SI-10 total score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 4 to 6 WeeksBaseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.This is a 3-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=no pain to 5=very severe for intensity of their pain. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 36.3 to 81.8, with higher scores indicating worse pain intensity. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Abnormal Imaging Findings Within 60 Daysup to 60 daysResults reflect the participants whose imaging indicated either new or worsening hydronephrosis in the operative renal unit.
Stone-free Rates Within 60 Daysup to 60 daysResults reflect the participants who had no residual renal stone following treatment based on postoperative imaging.
Composite Healthcare Utilization Metric Within 30 Days (WinRatio)up to 30 daysWinRatio composite healthcare utilization score ranges from 0 to 5 based on each participants highest level of healthcare utilization, with higher score indicating a worse outcome: 0=no HCU, 1=phone call or EMR message, 2=office visit, 3= Emergency Department visit, 4=Unplanned Hospitalization, 5=Hospitalization with ICU care
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 4 to 6 WeeksBaseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.This is a 6-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=not at all to 5=very much for how much pain interfered with their life. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 41.0 to 78.3, with higher scores indicating worse pain interference. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

For the purposes of this trial, enrollment was defined as those who were randomized, remained eligible prior to stent placement, and received the study intervention.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral Stent
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) ureteral stent: During the end of the standard of care ureteroscopy the silicone stent will be placed.
110
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) ureteral stent (any manufacturer): During the end of the standard of care ureteroscopy the Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) stent will be placed.
109
Total219

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyNo longer met eligibility criteria31

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSilicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentNon-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Total
Age, Continuous58 years59 years59 years
LURN SI-10 Baseline Measures8 units on a scale7 units on a scale7 units on a scale
PROMIS Pain Intensity51.4 units on a scale54.8 units on a scale54.8 units on a scale
PROMIS Pain Interference56.1 units on a scale59.1 units on a scale57.1 units on a scale
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
4 Participants8 Participants12 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
4 Participants1 Participants5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasion
95 Participants94 Participants189 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic
101 Participants100 Participants201 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown/refused
9 Participants7 Participants16 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown/Refused
5 Participants5 Participants10 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
59 Participants57 Participants116 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
51 Participants52 Participants103 Participants
Stone Location
Renal Only
59 Participants59 Participants118 Participants
Stone Location
Ureter/Ureter + Renal
48 Participants49 Participants97 Participants
Stone Location
Withdrawn due to ineligibility
3 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Stone Size8 mm9 mm9 mm

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1070 / 108
other
Total, other adverse events
11 / 10710 / 108
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 1072 / 108

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 7 to 10 Days

This is a 3-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=no pain to 5=very severe for intensity of their pain. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 36.3 to 81.8, with higher scores indicating worse pain intensity. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.

Time frame: Baseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.

Population: Participants were only included in the analysis if they completed both the baseline survey and the follow-up survey

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 7 to 10 Days4.28 T-score
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 7 to 10 Days2.92 T-score
p-value: 0.26Regression, Linear
Primary

Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 7 to 10 Days

This is a 6-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=not at all to 5=very much for how much pain interfered with their life. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 41.0 to 78.3, with higher scores indicating worse pain interference. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.

Time frame: Baseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.

Population: Participants were only included in the analysis if they completed both the baseline survey and the follow-up survey.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 7 to 10 Days4.62 T-Score
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 7 to 10 Days3.24 T-Score
p-value: 0.57Regression, Linear
Secondary

Abnormal Imaging Findings Within 60 Days

Results reflect the participants whose imaging indicated either new or worsening hydronephrosis in the operative renal unit.

Time frame: up to 60 days

Population: Only includes participants who received imaging (CT, US, and/or KUB) and were assessed for hydronephrosis within 60 days of URS

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentAbnormal Imaging Findings Within 60 Days7 Participants
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Abnormal Imaging Findings Within 60 Days6 Participants
p-value: 0.44Chi-squared
Secondary

Change in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) Symptoms Index (SI)-10 Scores at 7 to 10 Days

The LURN SI-10 (10-Item LURN Symptom Index) assesses urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency, incontinence, bladder pain, voiding and post-micturition symptoms. Responses for each item range from 0 to 4 or 0 to 3 and are then summed for total scores ranging from 0 to 38 (higher scores = worse symptoms/bother). Change is defined as the difference in LURN SI-10 total score from baseline to 7-10 days after surgery.

Time frame: Baseline, 7 to 10 days: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 7 to 10 days after surgery.

Population: Participants were only included in the analysis if they completed both the baseline survey and the day 7-10 follow-up survey

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) Symptoms Index (SI)-10 Scores at 7 to 10 Days2.53 units on a scale
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) Symptoms Index (SI)-10 Scores at 7 to 10 Days2.90 units on a scale
p-value: 0.5Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change in NIH LURN SI-10 Scores at 4 to 6 Weeks

The LURN SI-10 (10-Item LURN Symptom Index) assesses urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency, incontinence, bladder pain, voiding and post-micturition symptoms. Responses for each item range from 0 to 4 or 0 to 3 and are then summed for total scores ranging from 0 to 38 (higher scores = worse symptoms/bother). Change is defined as the difference in LURN SI-10 total score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Time frame: : Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.

Population: Participants were only analyzed for this outcome if the completed the baseline, 7-10 day, and 4-6 week questionnaires

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in NIH LURN SI-10 Scores at 4 to 6 Weeks-2.54 units on a scale
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in NIH LURN SI-10 Scores at 4 to 6 Weeks-3.23 units on a scale
p-value: 0.8Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 4 to 6 Weeks

This is a 3-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=no pain to 5=very severe for intensity of their pain. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 36.3 to 81.8, with higher scores indicating worse pain intensity. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.

Population: Participants were only analyzed for this outcome if the completed the baseline, 7-10 day, and 4-6 week questionnaires

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 4 to 6 Weeks-6.60 T-Score
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-intensity at 4 to 6 Weeks-9.93 T-Score
p-value: 0.58Regression, Linear
Secondary

Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 4 to 6 Weeks

This is a 6-item survey which participants select a response for each item from 1=not at all to 5=very much for how much pain interfered with their life. The sum of responses is then converted into a T-score that ranges from 41.0 to 78.3, with higher scores indicating worse pain interference. Change is defined as the difference in T-score from baseline to 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Time frame: Baseline, 4 to 6 weeks: Participants can fill out the survey at any time between 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.

Population: Participants were only analyzed for this outcome if the completed the baseline, 7-10 day, and 4-6 week questionnaires

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentChange in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 4 to 6 Weeks-6.38 T-Score
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Scores of Pain-interference at 4 to 6 Weeks-8.08 T-Score
p-value: 0.72Regression, Linear
Secondary

Composite Healthcare Utilization Metric Within 30 Days (WinRatio)

WinRatio composite healthcare utilization score ranges from 0 to 5 based on each participants highest level of healthcare utilization, with higher score indicating a worse outcome: 0=no HCU, 1=phone call or EMR message, 2=office visit, 3= Emergency Department visit, 4=Unplanned Hospitalization, 5=Hospitalization with ICU care

Time frame: up to 30 days

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentComposite Healthcare Utilization Metric Within 30 Days (WinRatio)0 units on a scale
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Composite Healthcare Utilization Metric Within 30 Days (WinRatio)0 units on a scale
p-value: 0.25WinRatio, unmatched unstratified
Secondary

Stone-free Rates Within 60 Days

Results reflect the participants who had no residual renal stone following treatment based on postoperative imaging.

Time frame: up to 60 days

Population: Only includes participants who received imaging (CT, US, and/or KUB) within 60 days of URS

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Silicone (Coloplast Imajin Hydro) Ureteral StentStone-free Rates Within 60 Days33 Participants
Non-silicone (Polyurethane/Percuflex) Ureteral Stent (Any Manufacturer).Stone-free Rates Within 60 Days32 Participants
p-value: 0.85Chi-squared

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026