Using 3D imaging to improve kidney stone surgery training
Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Three Dimensional Virtual Reconstruction (3D) on Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Learning Curve in Specialist Training
Run by Adiyaman University · NCT06797466 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using 3D imaging can help doctors learn to perform kidney stone surgery better for patients with larger stones.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Adiyaman University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Adıyaman) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 21, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 21, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06797466 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with kidney stones larger than 2 cm who are eligible for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with missing CT images or clinical information, or those whose cases are inaccessible, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of a three-dimensional imaging technique on the learning curve for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a surgical procedure for removing kidney stones. By utilizing advanced 3D imaging, the study aims to enhance the training of specialists in performing this procedure more effectively. The research focuses on patients with kidney stones larger than 2 cm who are indicated for PCNL, assessing how this technology can facilitate better surgical outcomes and training efficiency.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical training and outcomes for patients undergoing kidney stone removal.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of 3D imaging in surgical training is gaining traction, this specific application in PCNL is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with kidney stones larger than 2 cm and those with PCNL indication. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with missing CT images, missing clinical information, or inaccessible
Where it's running
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Adıyaman University
Adıyaman, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bedreddin Kalyenci, Doctor
- Email: bedreddin84@windowslive.com
- Phone: +905554859583
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.